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Is DREADFUL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DREADFUL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DREADFUL mean?

  1. adjective

    causing fear or dread or terror

    “the awful war”

  2. adjective

    exceptionally bad or displeasing

    “atrocious taste”

  3. adjective

    extremely disagreeable and unpleasant

    “don't go out, the weather is dreadful”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + D (2) + F (4) + U (1) + L (1) = 13 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 DREADFUL

Single letters that turn DREADFUL 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 DREADFUL

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