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Is DREAD a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DREAD mean?

  1. verb

    be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

    “I fear the winters in Moscow”

  2. noun

    fearful expectation or anticipation

    “the student looked around the examination room with apprehension”

  3. adjective

    causing fear or dread or terror

    “the awful war”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + D (2) = 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 DREAD

Single letters that turn DREAD 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 DREAD

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DREAD

The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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