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Is INDEPENDENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INDEPENDENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INDEPENDENCE mean?

  1. noun

    freedom from control or influence of another or others

  2. noun

    the successful ending of the American Revolution

    “they maintained close relations with England even after independence”

  3. noun

    a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

12

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + P (3) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 18 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 INDEPENDENCE

Single letters that turn INDEPENDENCE 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

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