Is WORST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WORST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WORST mean?
- adjective
(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
“the worst player on the team”
- noun
the least favorable outcome
“the worst that could happen”
- noun
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
“the invaders did their worst”
- noun
the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
“it was the worst he had ever done on a test”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + S (1) + T (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 WORST
Single letters that turn WORST into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of WORST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WORST
The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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