Is DISTURBANCES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISTURBANCES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISTURBANCES mean?

Disturbances is a form of DISTURBANCE.

noun
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
“the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset”
noun
an unhappy and worried mental state
“there was too much anger and disturbance”
noun
a disorderly outburst or tumult
“they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused”
noun
a noisy fight

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 17
Words With Friends: 21
Letters: 12

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + B (3) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 17 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 DISTURBANCES

DISTURBANCES 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.

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