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Is DIRTY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIRTY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIRTY mean?

  1. adjective

    soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

    “dirty unswept sidewalks”

  2. adjective

    (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency

    “dirty words”

  3. adjective

    vile; despicable

    “a dirty (or lousy) trick”

  4. verb

    make soiled, filthy, or dirty

    “don't soil your clothes when you play outside!”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + T (1) + Y (4) = 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 DIRTY

DIRTY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from DIRTY

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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