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Is DUNLIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DUNLIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DUNLIN mean?

  1. noun

    small common sandpiper that breeds in northern or Arctic regions and winters in southern United States or Mediterranean regions

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + U (1) + N (1) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 7 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 DUNLIN

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from DUNLIN

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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