How many points is RIDDLE worth in Scrabble?

RIDDLE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RIDDLE?

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

Can you add a letter to RIDDLE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RIDDLE

8 pts

RIDDLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. RIDDLE means "question made puzzling to test one's ingenuity".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

question made puzzling to test one's ingenuity

In a sentence: "The riddle is noted."

Share RIDDLE

Check the Scrabble meaning of RIDDLE. It scores 8 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before RIDDLE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

GRIDDLE10 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

RIDDLE Scrabble FAQ

Is RIDDLE a Scrabble word?: RIDDLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does RIDDLE mean?: question made puzzling to test one's ingenuity
How do you use RIDDLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The riddle is noted."
How many points is RIDDLE worth in Scrabble?: RIDDLE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RIDDLE?: RIDDLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RIDDLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GRIDDLE, RIDDLED, RIDDLER, RIDDLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.