Yes, IT is a valid word.IT is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means neuter pronoun.
IT in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Two-letter words like IT are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, IT forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for IT
IT takes 14 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: AIT, BIT, DIT, FIT, GIT, HIT, KIT, LIT, NIT, PIT, SIT, TIT, WIT, ZIT
Back hooks: ITS
Anagrams and words inside IT
Its letters also spell TI.
Longer words that start or end with IT
Our dictionary has 80 longer words that begin with IT and 347 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is WHATCHAMACALLIT at 30 Scrabble points.
Starting with IT:
ITS, ITCH, ITEM, ITCHY, ITEMS, ITHER, ITALIC, ITCHED, ITCHES, ITEMED, ITERUM, ITSELF, ITALICS, ITCHIER, ITCHILY, ITCHING, ITEMING, ITEMISE, ITEMIZE, ITERANT, ITERATE, ITCHIEST, ITCHINGS, ITEMISED and 56 more
Ending with IT:
AIT, BIT, DIT, FIT, GIT, HIT, KIT, LIT, NIT, PIT, SIT, TIT, WIT, ZIT, ADIT, ALIT, BAIT, BRIT, CHIT, DOIT, DUIT, EDIT, EMIT, EXIT and 323 more
Frequently asked questions
Is IT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. IT is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does IT mean?
IT means neuter pronoun.
How many points is IT worth?
IT is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 2 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to IT?
IT takes 14 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: AIT, BIT, DIT, FIT, GIT, ITS.