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Is TWIST a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TWIST is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)”.

Quick answer

Is TWIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. TWIST is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: TWITS.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

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

TWIST meaning and definition

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

TWIST as a verb

  1. To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling).
  2. Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.

TWIST as a noun

  1. An unforeseen development.
  2. An interpretation of a text or action.

TWIST Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

TWIST scores 8 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is W, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
T11
W44
I11
S11
T11
Total88

TWIST on premium squares

On a double word square TWIST scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting W on a triple letter square instead adds 8 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 TWIST

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

  • twits8

Shorter words hiding in TWIST

The letters T, W, I, S, T make 15 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble TWIST: all 15 words.

  • sit3
  • twit7
  • wit6
  • tit3
  • si2
  • ti2
  • it2
  • wits7
  • is2
  • its3
  • st2
  • tis3
  • tits4
  • wis6
  • wist7

Words like TWIST

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

Change one letter in TWIST

  • trist5
  • twilt8
  • twixt15

Add one letter to TWIST

  • twisty12
  • twists9

Remove one letter from TWIST

  • twit7
  • wist7

More 5-letter words starting with TW

  • twirl8
  • twang9
  • twine8
  • tweak12
  • tweet8
  • twill8
  • twice10
  • tweed9
  • twins8
  • twirp10
  • twain8
  • twerp10
  • twaes8
  • twals8
  • twank12
  • twats8
  • tways11
  • tweel8

TWIST word facts

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

Holding the letters T, W, I, S, 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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TWIST Scrabble word FAQ

Is TWIST a Scrabble word?

Yes. TWIST is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does TWIST mean?

TWIST is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)”.

How many points is TWIST worth in Scrabble?

TWIST is worth 8 points in Scrabble: T (1) + W (4) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.

How many points is TWIST in Words With Friends?

TWIST is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of TWIST?

TWIST has 1 anagram: TWITS. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in TWIST?

You can make 15 shorter words from the letters in TWIST, including SIT, TWIT, WIT and TIT.

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