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Is SUBSTANTIAL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBSTANTIAL mean?

  1. adjective

    of considerable importance, size, or worth

    “won by a substantial margin”

  2. adjective

    of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something

    “a substantial argument”

  3. adjective

    having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

    “the substantial world”

  4. adjective

    providing abundant nourishment

    “a hearty meal”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

11

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + T (1) + I (1) + A (1) + L (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 SUBSTANTIAL

Single letters that turn SUBSTANTIAL 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 SUBSTANTIAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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