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Is SORROW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SORROW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SORROW mean?

  1. noun

    an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

    “he tried to express his sorrow at her loss”

  2. noun

    sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

    “he drank to drown his sorrows”

  3. noun

    something that causes great unhappiness

    “her death was a great grief to John”

  4. noun

    the state of being sad

    “she tired of his perpetual sadness”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + O (1) + R (1) + R (1) + O (1) + W (4) = 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 SORROW

Single letters that turn SORROW 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

Words you can make from SORROW

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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