Is PETTIEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PETTIEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PETTIEST mean?
Pettiest is a form of PETTY.
- noun
larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
- adjective
inferior in rank or status
“the junior faculty”
- adjective
(informal) small and of little importance
“a fiddling sum of money”
- adjective
contemptibly narrow in outlook
“petty little comments”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
8
Letters
P (3) + E (1) + T (1) + T (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 10 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 PETTIEST
PETTIEST 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 PETTIEST
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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