Is SCALD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCALD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SCALD mean?
- noun
a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
- noun
the act of burning with steam or hot water
- verb
subject to harsh criticism
“The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday”
- verb
treat with boiling water
“scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 5
S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + D (2) = 8 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 SCALD
Single letters that turn SCALD 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 SCALD
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SCALD
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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