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Is SPLIT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SPLIT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)”.

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Is SPLIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. SPLIT is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: SLIPT, SPILT.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

SPLIT meaning and definition

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

SPLIT as a noun

  1. Extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back).

SPLIT as a verb

  1. Separate into parts or portions.
  2. Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument.
  3. Discontinue an association or relation; go different ways.

SPLIT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

SPLIT scores 7 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
S11
P34
L12
I11
T11
Total79

SPLIT on premium squares

On a double word square SPLIT scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting P 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 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of SPLIT

2 words use exactly the same 5 letters as SPLIT. See all anagrams of SPLIT.

  • slipt7
  • spilt7

Shorter words hiding in SPLIT

The letters S, P, L, I, T make 31 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble SPLIT: all 31 words.

Words like SPLIT

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

Change one letter in SPLIT

  • splat7
  • sprit7
  • spait7
  • uplit7

Add one letter to SPLIT

  • splint8
  • splits8

Remove one letter from SPLIT

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SPLIT word facts

SPLIT is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (I) and 4 consonants. It starts with S and ends with T. By corpus frequency, SPLIT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters S, P, L, 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 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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SPLIT Scrabble word FAQ

Is SPLIT a Scrabble word?

Yes. SPLIT is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does SPLIT mean?

SPLIT is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)”.

How many points is SPLIT worth in Scrabble?

SPLIT is worth 7 points in Scrabble: S (1) + P (3) + L (1) + I (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is SPLIT in Words With Friends?

SPLIT is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of SPLIT?

SPLIT has 2 anagrams: SLIPT, SPILT. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in SPLIT?

You can make 31 shorter words from the letters in SPLIT, including SLIP, TIP, LIST and SLIT.

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