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Is DYSFUNCTIONAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DYSFUNCTIONAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DYSFUNCTIONAL mean?

  1. adjective

    impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ

  2. adjective

    (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

    “dysfunctional behavior”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
26
Letters
13

D (2) + Y (4) + S (1) + F (4) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 22 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 DYSFUNCTIONAL

DYSFUNCTIONAL 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.

Words you can make from DYSFUNCTIONAL

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