seven-letter word · 11 points
Is COLLECT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COLLECT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “get or gather together”.
Quick answer
Is COLLECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. COLLECT is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 15 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
COLLECT meaning and definition
COLLECT has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
COLLECT as a verb
- Get or gather together.
- Call for and obtain payment of.
- Assemble or get together.
COLLECT as a noun
- A short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England.
COLLECT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
COLLECT scores 11 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 4 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 15 |
COLLECT on premium squares
On a double word square COLLECT scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting C 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.
Anagrams of COLLECT
No other word uses exactly the letters in COLLECT.
Shorter words hiding in COLLECT
The letters C, O, L, L, E, C, T make 35 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble COLLECT: all 35 words.
Words like COLLECT
One-letter changes to COLLECT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to COLLECT
- collects12
Remove one letter from COLLECT
- collet8
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COLLECT word facts
COLLECT is a 7-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and E) and 5 consonants, with L and C repeated. It starts with C and ends with T. By corpus frequency, COLLECT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
Holding the letters C, O, L, L, E, C, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 7 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.
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COLLECT Scrabble word FAQ
Is COLLECT a Scrabble word?
Yes. COLLECT is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does COLLECT mean?
COLLECT is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “get or gather together”.
How many points is COLLECT worth in Scrabble?
COLLECT is worth 11 points in Scrabble: C (3) + O (1) + L (1) + L (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is COLLECT in Words With Friends?
COLLECT is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does COLLECT have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in COLLECT, but 35 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in COLLECT?
You can make 35 shorter words from the letters in COLLECT, including LOT, LET, TELL and TOLL.
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