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Is DISADVANTAGE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISADVANTAGE mean?

  1. noun

    the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

  2. verb

    put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

    “This rule clearly disadvantages me”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

12

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + A (1) + D (2) + V (4) + A (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (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 DISADVANTAGE

Single letters that turn DISADVANTAGE 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 DISADVANTAGE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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