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Inherit

Yes, inherit is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does inherit mean?

verb

  1. obtain from someone after their death I inherited a castle from my French grandparents
  2. receive from a predecessor The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair
  3. receive by genetic transmission I inherited my good eyesight from my mother

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of inherit

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INHERIT.

Words you can make from inherit

Unscramble INHERIT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is inherit a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Inherit is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is inherit worth in Scrabble?

Inherit is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does inherit mean?

Inherit means: obtain from someone after their death.