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Is INDEX a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INDEX is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number”.

Quick answer

Is INDEX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. INDEX is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: NIXED.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
13 pts
Words With Friends
14 pts
Anagrams
1
Familiarity
100th percentile

INDEX meaning and definition

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

INDEX as a noun

  1. A numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number.
  2. A number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time.

INDEX as a verb

  1. List in an index.
  2. Provide with an index.

INDEX Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

INDEX scores 13 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is X, worth 8 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
I11
N12
D22
E11
X88
Total1314

INDEX on premium squares

On a double word square INDEX scores 26 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 39. Putting X on a triple letter square instead adds 16 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of INDEX

1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as INDEX. See all anagrams of INDEX.

  • nixed13

Unscramble INDEX: 25 words from its letters

The letters I, N, D, E, X make 25 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.

  • end4
  • die4
  • din4
  • in2
  • ex9
  • xi9
  • dine5
  • den4
  • id3
  • ne2
  • nix10
  • de3
  • ed3
  • en2
  • dei4
  • deni5
  • dex11
  • di3
  • ide4
  • ned4
  • nid4
  • nide5
  • nie3
  • nied5
  • nixe11

Words like INDEX

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

Change one letter in INDEX

  • indew9

More 5-letter words starting with IN

  • inlay8
  • input7
  • inset5
  • indie6
  • infix15
  • inner5
  • inept7
  • inert5
  • infer8
  • incur7
  • inlet5
  • intro5
  • india6
  • inter5
  • inure5
  • inane5
  • inapt7
  • incus7

INDEX word facts

INDEX is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and E) and 3 consonants. It starts with I and ends with X. By corpus frequency, INDEX is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters I, N, D, E, X on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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INDEX Scrabble word FAQ

Is INDEX a Scrabble word?

Yes. INDEX is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does INDEX mean?

INDEX is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number”.

How many points is INDEX worth in Scrabble?

INDEX is worth 13 points in Scrabble: I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + X (8). On a double word square it scores 26, and on a triple word square 39.

How many points is INDEX in Words With Friends?

INDEX is worth 14 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of INDEX?

INDEX has 1 anagram: NIXED. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in INDEX?

You can make 25 shorter words from the letters in INDEX, including END, DIE, DIN and IN.

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