Is DENTAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DENTAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DENTAL mean?
- adjective
of or relating to the teeth
“dental floss”
- noun
a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
- adjective
of or relating to dentistry
“dental student”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 7 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 DENTAL
Single letters that turn DENTAL 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 hooks1
Words you can make from DENTAL
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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