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Is DESIGN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESIGN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESIGN mean?

  1. verb

    make or work out a plan for; devise

    “They contrived to murder their boss”

  2. verb

    plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

    “This room is not designed for work”

  3. verb

    create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

    “Chanel designed the famous suit”

  4. noun

    the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

    “he contributed to the design of a new instrument”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + I (1) + G (2) + N (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 DESIGN

Single letters that turn DESIGN 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

Anagrams of DESIGN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DESIGN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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