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Is HINDRANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HINDRANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HINDRANCE mean?

  1. noun

    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

  2. noun

    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

  3. noun

    the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + R (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 15 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 HINDRANCE

Single letters that turn HINDRANCE 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 HINDRANCE

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