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Is GLADDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GLADDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GLADDER mean?

Gladder is a form of GLAD.

  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

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7

G (2) + L (1) + A (1) + D (2) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 10 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 GLADDER

GLADDER 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 GLADDER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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