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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

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

8

Letters

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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