Is RELATIONSHIPS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RELATIONSHIPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RELATIONSHIPS mean?

Relationships is a form of RELATIONSHIP.

noun
a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
“the relationship between mothers and their children”
noun
a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
“he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship”
noun
a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
noun
(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 18
Words With Friends: 20
Letters: 13

R (1) + E (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + P (3) + S (1) = 18 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.

Hooks for RELATIONSHIPS

RELATIONSHIPS 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.

Anagrams of RELATIONSHIPS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

RHINOPLASTIES

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