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Is INDISPENSABLE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INDISPENSABLE mean?

  1. adjective

    not to be dispensed with; essential

    “foods indispensable to good nutrition”

  2. adjective

    absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

    “essential tools and materials”

  3. adjective

    unavoidable

    “the routine but indispensable ceremonies of state”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

13

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + A (1) + B (3) + L (1) + 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 INDISPENSABLE

Single letters that turn INDISPENSABLE 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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