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Is SUPERFICIAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUPERFICIAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUPERFICIAL mean?

  1. adjective

    concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

    “superficial similarities”

  2. adjective

    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface

    “superficial measurements”

  3. adjective

    of little substance or significance

    “a few superficial editorial changes”

  4. adjective

    occurring on or near the surface of the skin

    “superficial burns”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

11

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + F (4) + I (1) + C (3) + I (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 18 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 SUPERFICIAL

SUPERFICIAL 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 SUPERFICIAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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