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Is LURID a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LURID mean?

  1. adjective

    horrible in fierceness or savagery

    “lurid crimes”

  2. adjective

    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

    “lurid details of the accident”

  3. adjective

    shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke

    “a lurid sunset”

  4. adjective

    ghastly pale

    “moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + U (1) + R (1) + I (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 LURID

LURID 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 LURID

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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