Dread
Yes, dread is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does dread mean?
noun
- fearful expectation or anticipation
the student looked around the examination room with apprehension
verb
- be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
I fear the winters in Moscow
adjective
- causing fear or dread or terror
the awful war
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for dread
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 7 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of dread
- dared
- adder
- readd
Words you can make from dread
Frequently asked questions
Is dread a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Dread 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 dread worth in Scrabble?
Dread is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does dread mean?
Dread means: fearful expectation or anticipation.
Could dread be a Wordle answer?
Dread is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.