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Is GLAD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GLAD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GLAD mean?

  1. adjective

    showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

    “glad you are here”

  2. adjective

    eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

    “glad to help”

  3. adjective

    feeling happy appreciation

    “glad of the fire's warmth”

  4. noun

    any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

G (2) + L (1) + A (1) + D (2) = 6 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 GLAD

Single letters that turn GLAD 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 hooks3

Words you can make from GLAD

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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