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Is DISASTER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISASTER mean?

  1. noun

    a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

    “lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system”

  2. noun

    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

    “the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity”

  3. noun

    an act that has disastrous consequences

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 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 DISASTER

Single letters that turn DISASTER 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

Anagrams of DISASTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DISASTER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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