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Is TWIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TWIST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TWIST mean?

  1. verb

    to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

    “The prisoner writhed in discomfort”

  2. verb

    cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

    “bend the rod”

  3. noun

    an unforeseen development

    “events suddenly took an awkward turn”

  4. noun

    an interpretation of a text or action

    “they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

T (1) + W (4) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 8 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 TWIST

Single letters that turn TWIST 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 TWIST

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TWIST

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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