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Dreadful

Yes, dreadful is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does dreadful mean?

adjective

  1. causing fear or dread or terror the awful war
  2. exceptionally bad or displeasing atrocious taste
  3. very unpleasant

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for dreadful

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of dreadful

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DREADFUL.

Words you can make from dreadful

Unscramble DREADFUL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is dreadful a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Dreadful 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 dreadful worth in Scrabble?

Dreadful is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does dreadful mean?

Dreadful means: causing fear or dread or terror.