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Is HINDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HINDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HINDER mean?

  1. verb

    be a hindrance or obstacle to

    “She is impeding the progress of our project”

  2. verb

    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    “His brother blocked him at every turn”

  3. verb

    put at a disadvantage

    “The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements”

  4. adjective

    located at or near the back of an animal

    “back (or hind) legs”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 10 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 HINDER

Single letters that turn HINDER 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 HINDER

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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