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Is RESPITES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RESPITES mean?

Respites is a form of RESPITE.

  1. noun

    a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

  2. noun

    a pause from doing something (as work)

    “we took a 10-minute break”

  3. noun

    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

  4. noun

    a pause for relaxation

    “people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
11
Letters
8

R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + P (3) + I (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (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 RESPITES

RESPITES 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 RESPITES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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