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Is DRIFT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DRIFT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DRIFT mean?

  1. verb

    be in motion due to some air or water current

    “The leaves were blowing in the wind”

  2. noun

    a force that moves something along

  3. verb

    wander from a direct course or at random

    “The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her”

  4. verb

    move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

    “The gypsies roamed the woods”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + R (1) + I (1) + F (4) + T (1) = 9 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 DRIFT

Single letters that turn DRIFT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

Words you can make from DRIFT

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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