Is MODIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MODIFY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MODIFY mean?
- verb
make less severe or harsh or extreme
“please modify this letter to make it more polite”
- verb
add a modifier to a constituent
- 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
15
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
6
Letters
M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + I (1) + F (4) + Y (4) = 15 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 MODIFY
MODIFY 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 MODIFY
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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