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Awkward

Yes, awkward is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does awkward mean?

adjective

  1. causing inconvenience they arrived at an awkward time
  2. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance an awkward dancer
  3. difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape an awkward bundle to carry

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for awkward

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of awkward

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AWKWARD.

Words you can make from awkward

Unscramble AWKWARD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is awkward a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Awkward is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is awkward worth in Scrabble?

Awkward is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does awkward mean?

Awkward means: causing inconvenience.