How many points is DIDDLE worth in Scrabble?

DIDDLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIDDLE?

DIDDLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DIDDLE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIDDLEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DIDDLE

9 pts

DIDDLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DIDDLE is a verb form of swindle. SWINDLE means "to take money or property from by fraudulent means".

Meaning & examples

[ˈdɪdəɫ]

Pronunciation

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noun

In percussion, two consecutive notes played by the same hand (either RR or LL), similar to the drag, except that by convention diddles are played the same speed as the context in which they are placed.
The penis.

verb

To cheat; to swindle.
To have sex with.
To masturbate (especially of women).

Synonyms: defraud, take for a ride, go to bed with, sleep with, beat off, play with oneself, reel, stagger

interjection

A meaningless word used when singing a tune or indicating a rhythm.
Example: What's that tune that goes "diddle di-dum, diddle di-dum, diddle di-dum-dum"?

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DIDDLE is a verb form of swindle. SWINDLE means "to take money or property from by fraudulent means".

In a sentence: "They diddle."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DIDDLE. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SWINDLE11 pts

Word forms

Related words

DIDDLER10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DIDDLE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

DIDDLEY13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DIDDLE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

DIDDLE Scrabble FAQ

Is DIDDLE a Scrabble word?: DIDDLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DIDDLE mean?: DIDDLE is a verb form of swindle. SWINDLE means "to take money or property from by fraudulent means".
How do you use DIDDLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They diddle."
How many points is DIDDLE worth in Scrabble?: DIDDLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIDDLE?: DIDDLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIDDLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIDDLEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.