Is INSTILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INSTILL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INSTILL mean?
- verb
impart gradually
“Her presence instilled faith into the children”
- verb
enter drop by drop
“instill medication into my eye”
- verb
produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
“Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us”
- verb
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
“inculcate values into the young generation”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
7
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 7 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 INSTILL
Single letters that turn INSTILL 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 INSTILL
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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