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Is INHIBIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INHIBIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INHIBIT mean?

  1. verb

    prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

    “Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs”

  2. verb

    limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

    “inhibit the action of the enzyme”

  3. verb

    consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

    “suppress a smile”

  4. verb

    make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

    “his father's cold and distant demeanor inhibited him emotionally”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + H (4) + I (1) + B (3) + I (1) + T (1) = 12 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 INHIBIT

Single letters that turn INHIBIT 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

Words you can make from INHIBIT

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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