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Is INTIMATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTIMATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTIMATE mean?

  1. adjective

    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

    “intimate friend”

  2. verb

    give to understand

    “I insinuated that I did not like his wife”

  3. verb

    imply as a possibility

    “The evidence suggests a need for more clarification”

  4. adjective

    concerning things deeply private and personal

    “intimate correspondence”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

8

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + I (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 10 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 INTIMATE

Single letters that turn INTIMATE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from INTIMATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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