Is DISTINCT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISTINCT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DISTINCT mean?
- adjective
(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
“plants of several distinct types”
- adjective
easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
“a distinct flavor”
- adjective
constituting a separate entity or part
“a government with three discrete divisions”
- adjective
recognizable; marked
“noticed a distinct improvement”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
8
Letters
D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DISTINCT
DISTINCT has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from DISTINCT
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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