Is ENSIGN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENSIGN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ENSIGN mean?
- noun
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
- noun
an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
- noun
colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + G (2) + 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 ENSIGN
Single letters that turn ENSIGN 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 ENSIGN
The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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