SCALD
/skɒld/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SCALD
A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.
To burn with hot liquid.
"to scald the hand"
To heat almost to boiling.
"Scald the milk until little bubbles form."
Scaliness; a scabby skin disease.
Affected with the scab; scabby.
Paltry; worthless.
A Nordic poet of the Viking Age
"1913, Henry Bedford-Jones, Flamehair the Skald: A Tale of the Days of Hardrede, passim."
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
Is SCALD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCALD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | c | a | l | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCALD
26 words from the letters in SCALD
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.