Is INDIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INDIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INDIES mean?
Indies is a form of INDIE.
- noun
a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
- noun
an independent film company not associated with an established studio
- adjective
(of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + E (1) + S (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 INDIES
Single letters that turn INDIES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of INDIES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from INDIES
The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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