Is RIFTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RIFTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RIFTS mean?
Rifts is a form of RIFT.
- noun
a gap between cloud masses
“the sun shone through a rift in the clouds”
- noun
a narrow fissure in rock
- noun
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
“they hoped to avoid a break in relations”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
R (1) + I (1) + F (4) + 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 RIFTS
Single letters that turn RIFTS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of RIFTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RIFTS
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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