Is HERMIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HERMIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HERMIT mean?
- noun
one retired from society for religious reasons
- noun
one who lives in solitude
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
H (4) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + 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 HERMIT
Single letters that turn HERMIT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of HERMIT
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Words you can make from HERMIT
The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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