Is KINDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KINDLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KINDLE mean?
- verb
catch fire
“The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles”
- verb
cause to start burning
“The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds”
- verb
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
“arouse pity”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + L (1) + E (1) = 11 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 KINDLE
Single letters that turn KINDLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of KINDLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KINDLE
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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