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Is RESPONDENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RESPONDENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RESPONDENT mean?

  1. noun

    the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent

  2. noun

    someone who responds

  3. adjective

    replying

    “an answering glance”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + P (3) + O (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 13 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 RESPONDENT

Single letters that turn RESPONDENT 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

Words you can make from RESPONDENT

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