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Is DAWDLE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DAWDLE mean?

  1. verb

    take one's time; proceed slowly

  2. verb

    waste time

    “Get busy--don't dally!”

  3. verb

    hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + A (1) + W (4) + D (2) + L (1) + E (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 DAWDLE

Single letters that turn DAWDLE 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

Anagrams of DAWDLE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DAWDLE

The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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