Is INHIBITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INHIBITS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INHIBITS mean?
Inhibits is a form of INHIBIT.
- verb
prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
“Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs”
- verb
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
“inhibit the action of the enzyme”
- verb
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
“suppress a smile”
- 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
- Scrabble
- 13
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 8
I (1) + N (1) + H (4) + I (1) + B (3) + I (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 13 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 INHIBITS
INHIBITS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from INHIBITS
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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