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Is CREDIT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CREDIT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “approval”.

Quick answer

Is CREDIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CREDIT is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: DIRECT, TRICED.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
9 pts
Words With Friends
10 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

CREDIT meaning and definition

CREDIT has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

CREDIT as a noun

  1. Approval.
  2. Money available for a client to borrow.
  3. An accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items.

CREDIT as a verb

  1. Give someone credit for something.

CREDIT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CREDIT scores 9 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
C34
R11
E11
D22
I11
T11
Total910

CREDIT on premium squares

On a double word square CREDIT scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. 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. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of CREDIT

2 words use exactly the same 6 letters as CREDIT. See all anagrams of CREDIT.

Shorter words hiding in CREDIT

The letters C, R, E, D, I, T make 72 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble CREDIT: all 72 words.

Words like CREDIT

One-letter changes to CREDIT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in CREDIT

  • coedit9

Add one letter to CREDIT

  • credits10

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CREDIT word facts

CREDIT is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (E and I) and 4 consonants. It starts with C and ends with T. By corpus frequency, CREDIT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, R, E, D, I, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CREDIT Scrabble word FAQ

Is CREDIT a Scrabble word?

Yes. CREDIT is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CREDIT mean?

CREDIT is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “approval”.

How many points is CREDIT worth in Scrabble?

CREDIT is worth 9 points in Scrabble: C (3) + R (1) + E (1) + D (2) + I (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.

How many points is CREDIT in Words With Friends?

CREDIT is worth 10 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of CREDIT?

CREDIT has 2 anagrams: DIRECT, TRICED. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in CREDIT?

You can make 72 shorter words from the letters in CREDIT, including TIE, DIE, RED and RIDE.

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