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Is AWFUL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AWFUL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AWFUL mean?

  1. adjective

    exceptionally bad or displeasing

    “atrocious taste”

  2. adjective

    causing fear or dread or terror

    “the awful war”

  3. adverb

    used as intensifiers

    “terribly interesting”

  4. adjective

    offensive or even (of persons) malicious

    “in a nasty mood”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

5

Letters

A (1) + W (4) + F (4) + U (1) + L (1) = 11 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 AWFUL

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from AWFUL

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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