DISTRESSFUL
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DISTRESSFUL a Scrabble word?
Yes. DISTRESSFUL is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time"
DISTRESSFUL (adjective): causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time".
Synonyms
distressing, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome, worrying
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DISTRESSFUL scores 15 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- I = 1
- S = 1
- T = 1
- R = 1
- E = 1
- S = 1
- S = 1
- F = 4
- U = 1
- L = 1
Letter counts: D×1, E×1, F×1, I×1, L×1, R×1, S×3, T×1, U×1
Letter breakdown
DISTRESSFUL has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 11-letter words
Crossword relevance
DISTRESSFUL is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with D, ends with L, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DISTRESSFUL — causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time"" (15 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
DISTRESSFUL is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DISTRESSFUL a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DISTRESSFUL (adjective): causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time".
In standard Scrabble scoring, DISTRESSFUL totals 15 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DISTRESSFUL relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
DISTRESSFUL is 11 letters long, begins with D, ends with L, and sorts to the alphagram DEFILRSSSTU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so DISTRESSFUL is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 8 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 11-letter entries, DISTRESSFUL ranks by raw score (15 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZICALLY, QUIZZACIOUS, UNQUIZZABLE, UNQUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DISTRESSFUL carries 3 vowels and 8 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on D or L are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with L to rehearse parallel sets.
DISTRESSFUL is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with D, ends with L, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 11-letter entries like DISTRESSFUL frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DISTRESSFUL contains D, E, F, I, L, R, S, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d?????????l to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DISTRESSFUL include DI, FU, SF — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, I, S, T, R, E, F, U, L. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble distressful directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 15 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DISTRESSFUL as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DISTRESSFUL — causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time"" (15 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DISTRESSFUL a valid Scrabble word?
- DISTRESSFUL is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DISTRESSFUL worth in Scrabble?
- DISTRESSFUL is worth 15 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DISTRESSFUL mean?
- DISTRESSFUL (adjective): causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DISTRESSFUL?
- DISTRESSFUL scores 15 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 11-letter words.
- Does DISTRESSFUL have anagrams?
- DISTRESSFUL has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in DISTRESSFUL?
- DISTRESSFUL has 11 letters, starts with D, ends with L, and uses the alphagram DEFILRSSSTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DISTRESSFUL?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 11-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DISTRESSFUL. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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