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Is DISADVANTAGEOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISADVANTAGEOUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISADVANTAGEOUS mean?

  1. adjective

    involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

    “a disadvantageous outcome”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
25
Letters
15

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + A (1) + D (2) + V (4) + A (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) = 21 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 DISADVANTAGEOUS

DISADVANTAGEOUS 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 DISADVANTAGEOUS

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