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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIFFICULTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

DIFFICULT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. DIFFICULT means "requiring effort or skill to do or understand".

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

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.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

requiring effort or skill to do or understand

In a sentence: "It is difficult."

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

Add one letter after DIFFICULT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is DIFFICULT a Scrabble word?: DIFFICULT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does DIFFICULT mean?: requiring effort or skill to do or understand
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIFFICULTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.