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Is TEND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TEND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TEND mean?

  1. verb

    have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

    “She tends to be nervous before her lectures”

  2. verb

    have care of or look after

    “She tends to the children”

  3. verb

    manage or run

    “tend a store”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

4

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 5 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 TEND

Single letters that turn TEND 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 hooks2

Anagrams of TEND

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TEND

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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