Is BITTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BITTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BITTER mean?
- adjective
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
“an acrimonious dispute”
- adjective
very difficult to accept or bear
“the bitter truth”
- adjective
harsh or corrosive in tone
“an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose”
- adjective
expressive of severe grief or regret
“shed bitter tears”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
B (3) + I (1) + T (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 8 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 BITTER
Single letters that turn BITTER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from BITTER
The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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