Is AWKWARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AWKWARD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AWKWARD mean?
- adjective
causing inconvenience
“they arrived at an awkward time”
- adjective
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
“an awkward dancer”
- adjective
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
“an awkward bundle to carry”
- adjective
not elegant or graceful in expression
“an awkward prose style”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 18
- Words With Friends
- 18
- Letters
- 7
A (1) + W (4) + K (5) + W (4) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 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 AWKWARD
AWKWARD 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.
Words you can make from AWKWARD
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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