Is POSITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POSITS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does POSITS mean?
Posits is a form of POSIT.
- noun
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
- verb
put (something somewhere) firmly
“She posited her hand on his shoulder”
- verb
put before
“I submit to you that the accused is guilty”
- verb
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
“He posited three basic laws of nature”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
P (3) + O (1) + S (1) + I (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 8 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 POSITS
POSITS 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.
Anagrams of POSITS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from POSITS
The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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