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Is GOAD a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GOAD mean?

  1. noun

    a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

  2. verb

    give heart or courage to

  3. verb

    urge with or as if with a goad

  4. noun

    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

    “the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

4

Letters

G (2) + O (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 GOAD

Single letters that turn GOAD 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 GOAD

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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