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Is UNFAVOURABLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UNFAVOURABLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UNFAVOURABLE mean?

  1. adjective

    not encouraging or approving or pleasing

    “unfavorable conditions”

  2. adjective

    (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

    “unfavorable winds”

  3. adjective

    involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

    “a disadvantageous outcome”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

12

Letters

U (1) + N (1) + F (4) + A (1) + V (4) + O (1) + U (1) + R (1) + A (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 20 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 UNFAVOURABLE

UNFAVOURABLE 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 UNFAVOURABLE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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