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SCALD

/skɒld/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

S 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of SCALD

noun

A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.

verb

To burn with hot liquid.

"to scald the hand"

verb

To heat almost to boiling.

"Scald the milk until little bubbles form."

noun

Scaliness; a scabby skin disease.

adjective

Affected with the scab; scabby.

adjective

Paltry; worthless.

noun

A Nordic poet of the Viking Age

"1913, Henry Bedford-Jones, Flamehair the Skald: A Tale of the Days of Hardrede, passim."

Synonyms of SCALD

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SCALD in a Sentence

  • "to scald the hand"
  • "Scald the milk until little bubbles form."
  • "1913, Henry Bedford-Jones, Flamehair the Skald: A Tale of the Days of Hardrede, passim."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is SCALD a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: SCALD uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SCALD

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

Letter scald Total
Scrabble 13112 8
WWF 14122 10

Anagrams of SCALD

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use SCALD in Word Games

SCALD is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SCALD is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCALD to find 26 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SCALD

What does SCALD mean?
SCALD is a noun. A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.
Is SCALD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCALD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SCALD worth in Scrabble?
SCALD is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SCALD?
You can make 26 words from the letters in SCALD. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SCALD?
Synonyms of SCALD include: contemptible, miserable, trashy, roynish, scurvy. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SCALD?
The anagrams of SCALD (words using the exact same letters) are: CLADS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.