Is INVEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INVEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INVEST mean?
- verb
make an investment
“Put money into bonds”
- verb
give qualities or abilities to
- verb
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
- verb
provide with power and authority
“They vested the council with special rights”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 9 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 INVEST
Single letters that turn INVEST 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
Words you can make from INVEST
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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