Is KILLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KILLS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KILLS mean?
Kills is a form of KILL.
- verb
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
“This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank”
- noun
the act of terminating a life
- noun
the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile
“the pilot reported two kills during the mission”
- verb
thwart the passage of
“kill a motion”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 5
K (5) + I (1) + L (1) + L (1) + S (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 KILLS
Single letters that turn KILLS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of KILLS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KILLS
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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