Is KINDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KINDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KINDS mean?
Kinds is a form of KIND.
- noun
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
“sculpture is a form of art”
- adjective
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
“kind to sick patients”
- adjective
agreeable, conducive to comfort
“a dry climate kind to asthmatics”
- adjective
tolerant and forgiving under provocation
“our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + S (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 KINDS
KINDS 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 KINDS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KINDS
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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