INSPECT is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. INSPECT is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept INSPECT?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 52 / 100
Our own measure of how useful INSPECT is to know. It scores 11 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.9% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for INSPECT
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
inspectsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How INSPECT scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in INSPECT, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| i | 1 | 9 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| p | 1 | 2 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 257,323.
What stands out about INSPECT
- The same 7 tiles also spell 3 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does INSPECT mean in Scrabble?
verb
To look at something closely in order to check its condition or quality.
Inspectors, doctors and buyers all inspect things, but the word implies a careful, deliberate look rather than a glance. It can also mean an official review against a standard.
How INSPECT is used
Inspect takes a direct object, such as a building, vehicle or document.
- The mechanic will inspect the brakes before the trip.
- Officials came to inspect the kitchen of the new restaurant.
- She took a magnifying glass to inspect the old coin.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of INSPECT and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of INSPECT
The 7 tiles of INSPECT in a different order — 3 found.
Words starting with INSPECT
17 longer words begin with INSPECT.
Shorter words from the letters in INSPECT
Showing 40 of 162. See all in the Word Finder
Common questions about INSPECT
- Is INSPECT valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts INSPECT, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is INSPECT worth?
- INSPECT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does INSPECT mean?
- To look at something closely in order to check its condition or quality.
- What letters can be added to INSPECT?
- INSPECT takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of INSPECT:
Open INSPECT in the Word Finder