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DIFFICULT

9 letters · 3 syllables

D 2/2
I 1/1
F 4/4
F 4/4
I 1/1
C 3/4
U 1/2
L 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of DIFFICULT

DIFFICULT is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is DIFFICULT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DIFFICULT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: DIFFICULT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DIFFICULT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter difficult Total
Scrabble 214413111 18
WWF 214414221 21

How to Use DIFFICULT in Word Games

DIFFICULT is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIFFICULT to find 49 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DIFFICULT

What does DIFFICULT mean?
DIFFICULT is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DIFFICULT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIFFICULT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DIFFICULT worth in Scrabble?
DIFFICULT is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DIFFICULT?
You can make 49 words from the letters in DIFFICULT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.