Is INTELLECTUALS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTELLECTUALS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTELLECTUALS mean?

Intellectuals is a form of INTELLECTUAL.

noun
a person who uses the mind creatively
adjective
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
“intellectual problems”
adjective
appealing to or using the intellect
“satire is an intellectual weapon”
adjective
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
“a cerebral approach to the problem”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 15
Words With Friends: 21
Letters: 13

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 15 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 INTELLECTUALS

INTELLECTUALS 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.

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