Is SWIFTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWIFTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWIFTS mean?
Swifts is a form of SWIFT.
- adjective
moving very fast
“fleet of foot”
- noun
United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
- noun
an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
- noun
a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + W (4) + I (1) + F (4) + T (1) + S (1) = 12 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 SWIFTS
SWIFTS 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 SWIFTS
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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