INDULGES
8-letter word
INDULGES is a valid Scrabble word
Is INDULGES Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — INDULGES has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does INDULGES Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
INDULGES Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers.
INDULGES — Word Stats
Is INDULGES Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — INDULGES scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Is INDULGES Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — INDULGES scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why INDULGES scores 14 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is INDULGES a Wordle Word?
❌ No — INDULGES cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INDULGES has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from INDULGES's letters: DEIGN · DEILS · DELIS · DENIS · DIGNE · DIGUE
Is INDULGES Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — INDULGES is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for INDULGES:
I______________SI______S Is INDULGES Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — INDULGES is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within INDULGES's letters.
Words You Can Make From INDULGES
Shorter words hidden in INDULGES's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within INDULGES →Anagrams of INDULGES
No perfect anagrams exist for INDULGES — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About INDULGES
Is INDULGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. INDULGES is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is INDULGES in Scrabble?
INDULGES scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is INDULGES valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. INDULGES is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does INDULGES mean?
INDULGES: A valid English word in the word list.
Can INDULGES be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INDULGES has 8 letters.
What words can you make from INDULGES's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from INDULGES's letters. Short words like DE, DG, DI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does INDULGES have any anagrams?
No. INDULGES has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is INDULGES in the dictionary?
Yes. INDULGES appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.