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Is DISDAIN a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISDAIN mean?

  1. noun

    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

    “he was held in contempt”

  2. verb

    look down on with disdain

    “He despises the people he has to work for”

  3. verb

    reject with contempt

    “She spurned his advances”

  4. noun

    a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + D (2) + A (1) + I (1) + N (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 DISDAIN

Single letters that turn DISDAIN 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 DISDAIN

The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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