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DREADFUL

/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective, adverb

D 2/2
R 1/1
E 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
F 4/4
U 1/2
L 1/2

Definition of DREADFUL

noun

A shocker: a report of a crime written in a provokingly lurid style.

noun

A journal or broadsheet printing such reports.

noun

A shocking or sensational crime.

adjective

Full of something causing dread, whether

adjective

Full of dread, whether

adverb

Dreadfully.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is DREADFUL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: DREADFUL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DREADFUL

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

Letter dreadful Total
Scrabble 21112411 13
WWF 21112422 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DREADFUL

100 words from the letters in DREADFUL

How to Use DREADFUL in Word Games

DREADFUL is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DREADFUL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DREADFUL

What does DREADFUL mean?
DREADFUL is a noun. A shocker: a report of a crime written in a provokingly lurid style.
Is DREADFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DREADFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DREADFUL worth in Scrabble?
DREADFUL is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DREADFUL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DREADFUL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.