KIDNEY
6-letter word
KIDNEY is a valid Scrabble word
Is KIDNEY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — KIDNEY has 6 |
| 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 KIDNEY Mean?
either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
KIDNEY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place K or Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
KIDNEY — Word Stats
Is KIDNEY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — KIDNEY scores 14 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in KIDNEY are K (5 pts), Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is KIDNEY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — KIDNEY scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why KIDNEY scores 14 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Is KIDNEY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — KIDNEY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. KIDNEY has 6 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 KIDNEY's letters: DEINK · DINKY · INKED · KENDY
Is KIDNEY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — KIDNEY 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 KIDNEY:
K__________YK____Y Is KIDNEY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — KIDNEY 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
Words You Can Make From KIDNEY
Shorter words hidden in KIDNEY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as KIDNEY:
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Frequently Asked Questions About KIDNEY
Is KIDNEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. KIDNEY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is KIDNEY in Scrabble?
KIDNEY scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is KIDNEY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. KIDNEY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does KIDNEY mean?
KIDNEY: either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
Can KIDNEY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. KIDNEY has 6 letters.
What words can you make from KIDNEY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from KIDNEY's letters. Short words like DE, DI, DK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does KIDNEY have any anagrams?
Yes — KIDNEY's letters can also spell: DINKEY.
Is KIDNEY in the dictionary?
Yes. KIDNEY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.