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
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 5
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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