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Is HINDSIGHT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HINDSIGHT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HINDSIGHT mean?

  1. noun

    understanding the nature of an event after it has happened

    “hindsight is always better than foresight”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + S (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) = 17 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 HINDSIGHT

Single letters that turn HINDSIGHT 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 HINDSIGHT

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