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Is SUBSTANCES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUBSTANCES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBSTANCES mean?

Substances is a form of SUBSTANCE.

  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

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
18
Letters
10

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 14 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 SUBSTANCES

SUBSTANCES 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 SUBSTANCES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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