INTIMAL
7-letter word
INTIMAL is a valid Scrabble word
Is INTIMAL Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — INTIMAL has 7 |
| 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 INTIMAL Mean?
of or relating to the intima
INTIMAL Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
INTIMAL — Word Stats
Is INTIMAL Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — INTIMAL scores 9 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 9 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 9 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 9 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in INTIMAL are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is INTIMAL Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — INTIMAL scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why INTIMAL scores 12 pts in WWF vs 9 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is INTIMAL a Wordle Word?
❌ No — INTIMAL cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INTIMAL has 7 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 INTIMAL's letters: ALTIN · AMINI · ANIMI · ILIAN · ILIMA · INIAL
Is INTIMAL Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — INTIMAL 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 INTIMAL:
I____________LI_____L Is INTIMAL Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — INTIMAL 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 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within INTIMAL's letters.
Words You Can Make From INTIMAL
Shorter words hidden in INTIMAL's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within INTIMAL →Anagrams of INTIMAL
No perfect anagrams exist for INTIMAL — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About INTIMAL
Is INTIMAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. INTIMAL is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is INTIMAL in Scrabble?
INTIMAL scores 9 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is INTIMAL valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. INTIMAL is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does INTIMAL mean?
INTIMAL: of or relating to the intima
Can INTIMAL be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INTIMAL has 7 letters.
What words can you make from INTIMAL's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from INTIMAL's letters. Short words like AI, AL, AM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does INTIMAL have any anagrams?
No. INTIMAL has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is INTIMAL in the dictionary?
Yes. INTIMAL appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.