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
18
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
7
Letters
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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