five-letter word · 8 points
Is WORST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WORST is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective, a noun, a verb and an adverb, most often meaning “(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition”.
Quick answer
Is WORST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. WORST is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 4 anagrams: ROWTS, STROW, TROWS, WORTS.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 8 pts
- Words With Friends
- 8 pts
- Anagrams
- 4
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
WORST meaning and definition
WORST has 4 common senses and works as an adjective, a noun, a verb and an adverb. The most common meaning is listed first.
WORST as an adjective
- (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition.
WORST as a noun
- The least favorable outcome.
WORST as a verb
- Defeat thoroughly.
WORST as an adverb
- To the highest degree of inferiority or badness.
WORST Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
WORST scores 8 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is W, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| W | 4 | 4 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 8 |
WORST on premium squares
On a double word square WORST scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting W on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Rearranging the letters of WORST
4 words use exactly the same 5 letters as WORST. See all anagrams of WORST.
- rowts8
- strow8
- trows8
- worts8
Unscramble WORST: 35 words from its letters
The letters W, O, R, S, T make 35 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.
Words like WORST
One-letter changes to WORST, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in WORST
- worse8
- horst8
- warst8
- wurst8
Add one letter to WORST
- worset9
- worsts9
Remove one letter from WORST
- wort7
- wost7
More 5-letter words starting with WO
WORST word facts
WORST is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (O) and 4 consonants. It starts with W and ends with T. By corpus frequency, WORST is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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WORST Scrabble word FAQ
Is WORST a Scrabble word?
Yes. WORST is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does WORST mean?
WORST is used as an adjective, a noun, a verb and an adverb. Its most common meaning is “(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition”.
How many points is WORST worth in Scrabble?
WORST is worth 8 points in Scrabble: W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + S (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.
How many points is WORST in Words With Friends?
WORST is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of WORST?
WORST has 4 anagrams: ROWTS, STROW, TROWS, WORTS. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in WORST?
You can make 35 shorter words from the letters in WORST, including SO, ROT, SORT and ROW.
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