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Is SUBSTANCE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBSTANCE mean?

  1. noun

    the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

    “DNA is the substance of our genes”

  2. noun

    the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

    “the gist of the prosecutor's argument”

  3. noun

    the idea that is intended

    “What is the meaning of this proverb?”

  4. noun

    material of a particular kind or constitution

    “the immune response recognizes invading substances”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (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 SUBSTANCE

Single letters that turn SUBSTANCE 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 SUBSTANCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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