Is INDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INDENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INDENT mean?
- noun
an order for goods to be exported or imported
- noun
the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
- verb
set in from the margin
“Indent the paragraphs of a letter”
- verb
cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
“indent the documents”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 7 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 INDENT
Single letters that turn INDENT 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 INDENT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from INDENT
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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