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Is DIFFICULT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIFFICULT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIFFICULT mean?

  1. adjective

    not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

    “a difficult task”

  2. adjective

    hard to control

    “a difficult child”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + F (4) + F (4) + I (1) + C (3) + U (1) + L (1) + T (1) = 18 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 DIFFICULT

Single letters that turn DIFFICULT 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

Words you can make from DIFFICULT

The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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