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Is MODIFIES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MODIFIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MODIFIES mean?

Modifies is a form of MODIFY.

  1. verb

    make less severe or harsh or extreme

    “please modify this letter to make it more polite”

  2. verb

    add a modifier to a constituent

  3. verb

    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

    “The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + I (1) + F (4) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 MODIFIES

MODIFIES 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.

Words you can make from MODIFIES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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