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Is INTELLIGENCE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTELLIGENCE mean?

  1. noun

    the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

  2. noun

    a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy

  3. noun

    secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)

    “we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage”

  4. noun

    information about recent and important events

    “they awaited news of the outcome”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

12

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (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 INTELLIGENCE

Single letters that turn INTELLIGENCE 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 hooks2

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