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Is INTEREST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTEREST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTEREST mean?

  1. noun

    a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

    “an interest in music”

  2. noun

    a reason for wanting something done

    “for your sake”

  3. noun

    the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

    “they said nothing of great interest”

  4. noun

    a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

    “how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

8

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 8 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 INTEREST

Single letters that turn INTEREST 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 INTEREST

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from INTEREST

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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