Is DEVIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEVIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEVIL mean?
- noun
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
- noun
an evil supernatural being
- noun
a word used in exclamations of confusion
“what the devil”
- noun
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
“he chased the young hellions out of his yard”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + V (4) + I (1) + L (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 DEVIL
Single letters that turn DEVIL 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 DEVIL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DEVIL
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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