DREADING is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. DREADING is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DREADING?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 42 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DREADING is to know. It scores 11 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.6% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DREADING
Front hooks — 1
adreadingBack hooks — 0
None.
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF.
How DREADING scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in DREADING, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 2 | 4 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| g | 1 | 3 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so DREADING has to be built on the board across turns.
What does DREADING mean in Scrabble?
DREADING is the -ing form (present participle) of DREAD.
DREAD(noun) — A strong feeling of fear or deep unease about something that is going to happen or that might happen.
Anagrams of DREADING
The 8 tiles of DREADING in a different order — 1 found.
Shorter words from the letters in DREADING
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Common questions about DREADING
- Is DREADING valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DREADING, where it scores 13 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DREADING worth?
- DREADING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to DREADING?
- DREADING takes 1 hook: 1 in front and 0 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of DREADING:
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