Is SCALDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCALDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SCALDS mean?
Scalds is a form of SCALD.
- 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
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + D (2) + S (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 SCALDS
SCALDS 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 SCALDS
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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