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Is DISMAY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISMAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISMAY mean?

  1. noun

    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

  2. noun

    fear resulting from the awareness of danger

  3. verb

    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

    “These news depressed her”

  4. verb

    fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

    “I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) + A (1) + Y (4) = 12 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 DISMAY

Single letters that turn DISMAY 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 DISMAY

The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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