SETTLINGS
9-letter word
SETTLINGS is a valid Scrabble word
Is SETTLINGS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 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 — SETTLINGS has 9 |
| 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 SETTLINGS Mean?
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
SETTLINGS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers.
SETTLINGS — Word Stats
Is SETTLINGS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SETTLINGS 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 — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Is SETTLINGS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SETTLINGS scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SETTLINGS scores 13 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SETTLINGS a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SETTLINGS cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SETTLINGS has 9 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 SETTLINGS's letters: ELSIN · GEIST · GELTS · GENIT · GENTS · GESTS
Is SETTLINGS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SETTLINGS 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 SETTLINGS:
S________________SS_______S Is SETTLINGS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SETTLINGS 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SETTLINGS's letters.
Words You Can Make From SETTLINGS
Shorter words hidden in SETTLINGS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within SETTLINGS →Anagrams of SETTLINGS
No perfect anagrams exist for SETTLINGS — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SETTLINGS
Is SETTLINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SETTLINGS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SETTLINGS in Scrabble?
SETTLINGS scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is SETTLINGS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SETTLINGS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does SETTLINGS mean?
SETTLINGS: sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
Can SETTLINGS be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SETTLINGS has 9 letters.
What words can you make from SETTLINGS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SETTLINGS's letters. Short words like EG, EL, EN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SETTLINGS have any anagrams?
No. SETTLINGS has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SETTLINGS in the dictionary?
Yes. SETTLINGS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.