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Is STRICT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, STRICT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STRICT mean?

  1. adjective

    rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

    “rigorous application of the law”

  2. adjective

    (of rules) stringently enforced

    “hard-and-fast rules”

  3. adjective

    characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint

  4. adjective

    incapable of compromise or flexibility

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + I (1) + C (3) + T (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 STRICT

Single letters that turn STRICT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from STRICT

The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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