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Is UNGAINLIEST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UNGAINLIEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UNGAINLIEST mean?

Ungainliest is a form of UNGAINLY.

  1. adjective

    lacking grace in movement or posture

    “a gawky lad with long ungainly legs”

  2. adjective

    difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

    “an awkward bundle to carry”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

11

Letters

U (1) + N (1) + G (2) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + L (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (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 UNGAINLIEST

UNGAINLIEST 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 UNGAINLIEST

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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