Is WORSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WORSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WORSE mean?
- adjective
(comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
“this road is worse than the first one we took”
- adverb
(comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
“he did worse on the second exam”
- noun
something inferior in quality or condition or effect
“for better or for worse”
- adjective
changed for the worse in health or fitness
“I feel worse today”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 8 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 WORSE
Single letters that turn WORSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of WORSE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WORSE
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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