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Is FUNCTIONAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FUNCTIONAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FUNCTIONAL mean?

  1. adjective

    designed for or capable of a particular function or use

    “a style of writing in which every word is functional”

  2. adjective

    involving or affecting function rather than physiology

    “functional deafness”

  3. adjective

    relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure

    “the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one”

  4. adjective

    fit or ready for use or service

    “the toaster was still functional even after being dropped”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

F (4) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 15 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 FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL 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 FUNCTIONAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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