Is LIFTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIFTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIFTS mean?
Lifts is a form of LIFT.
- verb
raise from a lower to a higher position
“Raise your hands”
- verb
take hold of something and move it to a different location
“lift the box onto the table”
- verb
move upwards
“lift one's eyes”
- verb
move upward
“The fog lifted”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + F (4) + T (1) + S (1) = 8 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 LIFTS
Single letters that turn LIFTS 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.
Anagrams of LIFTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LIFTS
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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