DREADS is a valid Scrabble word — 8 points
Yes. DREADS is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DREADS?
| 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: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DREADS is to know. It scores 8 from 6 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DREADS
Front hooks — 1
adreadsBack hooks — 0
None.
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF.
How DREADS scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in DREADS, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 2 | 4 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 76,649.
What stands out about DREADS
- The same 6 tiles also spell 3 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does DREADS mean in Scrabble?
DREADS is a form of DREAD (its plural or a verb form).
DREAD(noun) — A strong feeling of fear or deep unease about something that is going to happen or that might happen.
Anagrams of DREADS
The 6 tiles of DREADS in a different order — 3 found.
Shorter words from the letters in DREADS
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Common questions about DREADS
- Is DREADS valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DREADS, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DREADS worth?
- DREADS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to DREADS?
- DREADS takes 1 hook: 1 in front and 0 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of DREADS:
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