Is SPECIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPECIFY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SPECIFY mean?
- verb
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
“The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life”
- verb
decide upon or fix definitely
“fix the variables”
- verb
determine the essential quality of
- verb
be specific about
“Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
7
Letters
S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + I (1) + F (4) + Y (4) = 17 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 SPECIFY
SPECIFY 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 SPECIFY
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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