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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

10

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

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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