Is LEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEND mean?
- verb
bestow a quality on
“Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”
- verb
give temporarily; let have for a limited time
“I will lend you my car”
- verb
have certain characteristics of qualities for something; be open or vulnerable to
“This story would lend itself well to serialization on television”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 5 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 LEND
Single letters that turn LEND into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from LEND
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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