Is INTEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTEND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INTEND mean?
- verb
have in mind as a purpose
“I mean no harm”
- verb
design or destine
“She was intended to become the director”
- verb
mean or intend to express or convey
“You never understand what I mean!”
- verb
denote or connote
“`maison' means `house' in French”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 7 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 INTEND
Single letters that turn INTEND 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
Anagrams of INTEND
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from INTEND
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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