seven-letter word · 9 points
Is BLISTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BLISTER is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “get blistered”.
Quick answer
Is BLISTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BLISTER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: BRISTLE, RIBLETS.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 9 pts
- Words With Friends
- 11 pts
- Anagrams
- 2
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
BLISTER meaning and definition
BLISTER has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
BLISTER as a verb
- Get blistered.
- Subject to harsh criticism.
BLISTER as a noun
- A flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint).
- (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin.
BLISTER Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
BLISTER scores 9 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is B, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| B | 3 | 4 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 11 |
BLISTER on premium squares
On a double word square BLISTER scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting B on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Rearranging the letters of BLISTER
2 words use exactly the same 7 letters as BLISTER. See all anagrams of BLISTER.
- bristle9
- riblets9
Unscramble BLISTER: 181 words from its letters
The letters B, L, I, S, T, E, R make 181 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- set3
- rise4
- rest4
- tie3
- lie3
- be4
- belt6
- best6
- stir4
- bite6
- let3
- list4
- slit4
- bet5
- rib5
- tire4
- sit3
- site4
- bit5
- lit3
- sire4
- tile4
- li2
- rite4
- sir3
- bel5
- bier6
- birl6
- brit6
- el2
- er2
- ire3
- lister6
- re2
- rile4
- si2
- sib5
- silt4
- te2
- ti2
- tier4
- tribe7
- bile6
- biter7
- isle4
- liter5
- reb5
- ribes7
- bestir8
- bi4
- birle7
- bise6
- bister8
- bistre8
- blest7
- brie6
- bris6
- brits7
- erst4
- es2
- est3
- islet5
- it2
- lei3
- lite4
- litre5
- res3
- ret3
- riel4
- stile5
- tiler5
- bels6
- belts7
- bes5
- besit7
- besti7
- bets6
- biers7
- biles7
- birles8
- birls7
- birse7
- birsle8
- bis5
- bist6
- biters8
- bites7
- bits6
- bitser8
- blert7
- blerts8
- blet6
- blets7
- blist7
- blit6
- blite7
- blites8
- blits7
- brei6
- breis7
- breist8
- bries7
- brise7
- els3
- elt3
- elts4
- ers3
- et2
- ires4
- is2
- istle5
- its3
- leir4
- leirs5
- leis4
- les3
- lest4
- lets4
- lib5
- liber7
Words like BLISTER
One-letter changes to BLISTER, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in BLISTER
- bluster9
- blaster9
- glister8
- blitter9
- klister11
Add one letter to BLISTER
- blistery13
- blisters10
Remove one letter from BLISTER
- lister6
- bister8
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BLISTER word facts
BLISTER is a 7-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and E) and 5 consonants. It starts with B and ends with R. By corpus frequency, BLISTER is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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BLISTER Scrabble word FAQ
Is BLISTER a Scrabble word?
Yes. BLISTER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does BLISTER mean?
BLISTER is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “get blistered”.
How many points is BLISTER worth in Scrabble?
BLISTER is worth 9 points in Scrabble: B (3) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.
How many points is BLISTER in Words With Friends?
BLISTER is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of BLISTER?
BLISTER has 2 anagrams: BRISTLE, RIBLETS. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in BLISTER?
You can make 181 shorter words from the letters in BLISTER, including SET, RISE, REST and TIE.
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