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Is GRADUAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GRADUAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GRADUAL mean?

  1. adjective

    proceeding in small stages

    “a gradual increase in prices”

  2. noun

    (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

  3. adjective

    (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

    “a gradual slope”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

G (2) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 9 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 GRADUAL

Single letters that turn GRADUAL 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 GRADUAL

The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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