Is ADDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADDLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ADDLE mean?
- verb
mix up or confuse
“He muddled the issues”
- verb
become rotten
“addled eggs”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
A (1) + D (2) + D (2) + L (1) + E (1) = 7 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 ADDLE
Single letters that turn ADDLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ADDLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ADDLE
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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