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Is INTELLECTUAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTELLECTUAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTELLECTUAL mean?

  1. noun

    a person who uses the mind creatively

  2. adjective

    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

    “intellectual problems”

  3. adjective

    appealing to or using the intellect

    “satire is an intellectual weapon”

  4. adjective

    involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

    “a cerebral approach to the problem”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 14 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 INTELLECTUAL

Single letters that turn INTELLECTUAL 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

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