Is RIBALD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RIBALD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RIBALD mean?
- noun
a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
- adjective
humorously vulgar
“bawdy songs”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
R (1) + I (1) + B (3) + A (1) + L (1) + D (2) = 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 RIBALD
Single letters that turn RIBALD 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
Anagrams of RIBALD
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RIBALD
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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