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Difficulty

Yes, difficulty is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does difficulty mean?

noun

  1. an effort that is inconvenient I went to a lot of trouble
  2. a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent
  3. a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome grappling with financial difficulties

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for difficulty

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of difficulty

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DIFFICULTY.

Words you can make from difficulty

Unscramble DIFFICULTY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is difficulty a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Difficulty 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 difficulty worth in Scrabble?

Difficulty is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does difficulty mean?

Difficulty means: an effort that is inconvenient.