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Is PHILANDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PHILANDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PHILANDER mean?

  1. verb

    have amorous affairs; of men

    “He has been womanizing for years”

  2. verb

    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

    “The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

P (3) + H (4) + I (1) + L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 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 PHILANDER

Single letters that turn PHILANDER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from PHILANDER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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