Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is INFLUENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INFLUENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INFLUENCE mean?

  1. noun

    a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

    “used her parents' influence to get the job”

  2. verb

    have and exert influence or effect

    “The artist's work influenced the young painter”

  3. noun

    causing something without any direct or apparent effort

  4. noun

    a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

    “her wishes had a great influence on his thinking”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

9

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + F (4) + L (1) + U (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 14 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 INFLUENCE

Single letters that turn INFLUENCE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from INFLUENCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study INFLUENCE and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.