Is WORRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WORRY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WORRY mean?
- verb
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
“I worry about my job”
- verb
be concerned with
“I worry about my grades”
- verb
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
“I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me”
- noun
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
“New York traffic is a constant concern”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + R (1) + Y (4) = 11 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 WORRY
WORRY 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 WORRY
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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