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Is DORSAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DORSAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DORSAL mean?

  1. adjective

    belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part

    “the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals”

  2. adjective

    facing away from the axis of an organ or organism

    “the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + O (1) + R (1) + S (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 7 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 DORSAL

Single letters that turn DORSAL 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 DORSAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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