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Is SCRUTINISE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SCRUTINISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCRUTINISE mean?

  1. verb

    to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

    “he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror”

  2. verb

    examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

    “audit accounts and tax returns”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + U (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 12 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 SCRUTINISE

Single letters that turn SCRUTINISE 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 hooks3

Anagrams of SCRUTINISE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SCRUTINISE

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