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Is RESIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RESIST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RESIST mean?

  1. verb

    elude, especially in a baffling way

    “This behavior defies explanation”

  2. verb

    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

  3. verb

    express opposition through action or words

    “dissent to the laws of the country”

  4. verb

    withstand the force of something

    “The trees resisted her”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
6
Letters
6

R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 6 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 RESIST

Single letters that turn RESIST 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 RESIST

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RESIST

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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