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
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
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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