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Is PINCER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PINCER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PINCER mean?

  1. noun

    a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

  2. noun

    a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6

P (3) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + R (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 PINCER

Single letters that turn PINCER 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

Anagrams of PINCER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PINCER

The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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