Is LENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LENDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LENDS mean?
Lends is a form of LEND.
- 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
6
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 6 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 LENDS
Single letters that turn LENDS 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.
Words you can make from LENDS
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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