Is THINK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THINK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THINK mean?
- verb
judge or regard; look upon; judge
“I think he is very smart”
- verb
expect, believe, or suppose
“I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel”
- verb
use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
“I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere”
- verb
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
“I can't remember saying any such thing”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) = 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 THINK
Single letters that turn THINK 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 THINK
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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