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Is RELINQUISHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RELINQUISHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 24 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RELINQUISHES mean?

Relinquishes is a form of RELINQUISH.

  1. verb

    part with a possession or right

    “I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest”

  2. verb

    do without or cease to hold or adhere to

    “We are dispensing with formalities”

  3. verb

    turn away from; give up

    “I am foreswearing women forever”

  4. verb

    release, as from one's grip

    “Let go of the door handle, please!”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

24

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

12

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + I (1) + S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 24 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 RELINQUISHES

RELINQUISHES 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 RELINQUISHES

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