How many points is DIFFICULT worth in Scrabble?

DIFFICULT is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIFFICULT?

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

Can you add a letter to DIFFICULT?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DIFFICULT

18 pts

DIFFICULT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. DIFFICULT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

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Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

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verb

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

adjective

Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.
Example: However, the difficult weather conditions will ensure Yunnan has plenty of freshwater.
(often of a person, or a horse, etc) Hard to manage, uncooperative, troublesome.
Example: Stop being difficult and eat your broccoli—you know it's good for you.
Unable or unwilling.

Synonyms: burdensome, cumbersome, hard

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DIFFICULT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "It is difficult."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DIFFICULT. It scores 18 points.

Related words

Back hooks

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

DIFFICULTY22 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

DIFFICULT Scrabble FAQ

Is DIFFICULT a Scrabble word?: DIFFICULT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does DIFFICULT mean?: DIFFICULT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use DIFFICULT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is difficult."
How many points is DIFFICULT worth in Scrabble?: DIFFICULT is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIFFICULT?: DIFFICULT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIFFICULT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIFFICULTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.