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Distress

Yes, distress is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does distress mean?

noun

  1. psychological suffering the death of his wife caused him great distress
  2. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) a ship in distress
  3. extreme physical pain the patient appeared to be in distress

verb

  1. bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
  2. cause mental pain to The news of her child's illness distressed the mother

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for distress

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of distress

  • disserts

Words you can make from distress

Unscramble DISTRESS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is distress a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Distress 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 distress worth in Scrabble?

Distress is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does distress mean?

Distress means: psychological suffering.