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Is NYCTINASTIES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NYCTINASTIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

Points

17

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

12

Letters

N (1) + Y (4) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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.

Definition

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Hooks for NYCTINASTIES

NYCTINASTIES 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 NYCTINASTIES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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