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Is INSET a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INSET is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INSET mean?

  1. noun

    a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one

  2. noun

    an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted

  3. noun

    a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment

  4. verb

    set or place in

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + S (1) + E (1) + T (1) = 5 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 INSET

Single letters that turn INSET 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

Anagrams of INSET

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from INSET

The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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