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Is INSTINCTS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INSTINCTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INSTINCTS mean?

Instincts is a form of INSTINCT.

  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

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
14
Letters
9

I (1) + N (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + S (1) = 11 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 INSTINCTS

INSTINCTS 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 INSTINCTS

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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