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Difficult

Yes, difficult is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does difficult mean?

adjective

  1. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure a difficult task
  2. hard to control a difficult child

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for difficult

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of difficult

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DIFFICULT.

Words you can make from difficult

Unscramble DIFFICULT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is difficult a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Difficult 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 difficult worth in Scrabble?

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

What does difficult mean?

Difficult means: not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure.