Is SUFFER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SUFFER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SUFFER mean?
- verb
undergo or be subjected to
“He suffered the penalty”
- verb
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
“She suffered a fracture in the accident”
- verb
experience (emotional) pain
“Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers”
- verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
“I cannot bear his constant criticism”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 12 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 SUFFER
Single letters that turn SUFFER 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 SUFFER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SUFFER
The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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