TOURISTS
8-letter word
TOURISTS is a valid Scrabble word
Is TOURISTS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — TOURISTS 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 TOURISTS Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
TOURISTS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers.
TOURISTS — Word Stats
Is TOURISTS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — TOURISTS scores 8 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 8 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 8 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 9 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 8 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Is TOURISTS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — TOURISTS scores 9 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why TOURISTS scores 9 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is TOURISTS a Wordle Word?
❌ No — TOURISTS cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. TOURISTS 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 TOURISTS's letters: IROUS · ISORT · OUSTS · RIOTS · RISUS · RITSU
Is TOURISTS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — TOURISTS 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 TOURISTS:
T______________ST______S Is TOURISTS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — TOURISTS 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 TOURISTS's letters.
Words You Can Make From TOURISTS
Shorter words hidden in TOURISTS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within TOURISTS →Anagrams of TOURISTS
No perfect anagrams exist for TOURISTS — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TOURISTS
Is TOURISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TOURISTS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is TOURISTS in Scrabble?
TOURISTS scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 9 points.
Is TOURISTS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. TOURISTS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 9 points.
What does TOURISTS mean?
TOURISTS: A valid English word in the word list.
Can TOURISTS be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. TOURISTS has 8 letters.
What words can you make from TOURISTS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from TOURISTS's letters. Short words like IO, IR, IS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does TOURISTS have any anagrams?
No. TOURISTS has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is TOURISTS in the dictionary?
Yes. TOURISTS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.