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?
- verb
make or work out a plan for; devise
“They contrived to murder their boss”
- verb
plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
“This room is not designed for work”
- verb
create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
“Chanel designed the famous suit”
- 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
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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