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Is ABSURD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ABSURD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ABSURD mean?

  1. adjective

    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

    “the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant”

  2. adjective

    so unreasonable as to invite derision

    “the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”

  3. noun

    a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

    “The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

A (1) + B (3) + S (1) + U (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 9 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 ABSURD

Single letters that turn ABSURD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ABSURD

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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