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Is INSTINCT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INSTINCT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INSTINCT mean?

  1. noun

    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

    “the spawning instinct in salmon”

  2. adjective

    (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated

    “imbued with the spirit of the Reformation”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 10 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 INSTINCT

Single letters that turn INSTINCT 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 INSTINCT

The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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