Is FINEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FINEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FINEST mean?
Finest is a form of FIN.
- noun
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
- noun
one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
- noun
one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
- noun
a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
F (4) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + S (1) + 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 FINEST
Single letters that turn FINEST 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
Anagrams of FINEST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from FINEST
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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