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Is DIFFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIFFERENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIFFERENCE mean?

  1. noun

    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

    “there are many differences between jazz and rock”

  2. noun

    a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

    “the deviation from the mean”

  3. noun

    a disagreement or argument about something important

    “he had a dispute with his wife”

  4. noun

    a significant change

    “the difference in her is amazing”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 19 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 DIFFERENCE

Single letters that turn DIFFERENCE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from DIFFERENCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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