Yes, type is a Scrabble word!

Verb

1. Write by means of a keyboard with types

2. Identify as belonging to a certain type

Noun

1. A subdivision of a particular kind of thing

2. A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

3. (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon

4. Printed characters

5. All of the tokens of the same symbol

6. A small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper