Is CANDLEFISHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CANDLEFISHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

Points

Scrabble: 21
Words With Friends: 23
Letters: 12

C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + L (1) + E (1) + F (4) + I (1) + S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 21 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Definition

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Hooks for CANDLEFISHES

CANDLEFISHES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

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