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Is TEMPT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TEMPT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TEMPT mean?

  1. verb

    dispose or incline or entice to

    “We were tempted by the delicious-looking food”

  2. verb

    provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

    “He lured me into temptation”

  3. verb

    give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

    “the window displays tempted the shoppers”

  4. verb

    induce into action by using one's charm

    “She charmed him into giving her all his money”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (1) = 9 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 TEMPT

Single letters that turn TEMPT 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 TEMPT

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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