Is KINDLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KINDLY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KINDLY mean?
- adjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
“was charitable in his opinions of others”
- adverb
in a kind manner or out of kindness
“He spoke kindly to the boy”
- adjective
pleasant and agreeable
“a kindly climate”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 15
- Letters
- 6
K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + L (1) + Y (4) = 14 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 KINDLY
KINDLY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of KINDLY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KINDLY
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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