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Is TINDERBOXES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TINDERBOXES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TINDERBOXES mean?

Tinderboxes is a form of TINDERBOX.

  1. noun

    a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence

    “the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe”

  2. noun

    a box for holding tinder

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
23
Letters
11

T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + B (3) + O (1) + X (8) + E (1) + S (1) = 21 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 TINDERBOXES

TINDERBOXES 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.

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