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Is BRITTLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BRITTLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BRITTLE mean?

  1. adjective

    having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

    “brittle bones”

  2. noun

    caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

  3. adjective

    lacking warmth and generosity of spirit

    “a brittle and calculating woman”

  4. adjective

    (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

B (3) + R (1) + I (1) + T (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 9 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 BRITTLE

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from BRITTLE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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