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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?

  1. noun

    a burn cause by hot liquid or steam

  2. noun

    the act of burning with steam or hot water

  3. verb

    subject to harsh criticism

    “The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday”

  4. verb

    treat with boiling water

    “scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

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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