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Is SOFTNESS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SOFTNESS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SOFTNESS mean?

  1. noun

    the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

  2. noun

    poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

  3. noun

    the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

    “the day's heat faded into balminess”

  4. noun

    a state of declining economic condition

    “orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8

S (1) + O (1) + F (4) + T (1) + N (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 11 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 SOFTNESS

SOFTNESS 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 SOFTNESS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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