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Controversial

Yes, controversial is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does controversial mean?

adjective

  1. marked by or capable of arousing controversy the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants5 / 8
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of controversial

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTROVERSIAL.

Words you can make from controversial

Unscramble CONTROVERSIAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is controversial a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Controversial 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 controversial worth in Scrabble?

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

What does controversial mean?

Controversial means: marked by or capable of arousing controversy.