📅 Word of the Day Series
Every day, we reveal a new Scrabble word designed to expand your vocabulary and sharpen your game. From obscure two-letter gems to powerful bingo-length plays, the Word of the Day series helps you learn one word at a time — with definitions, scoring breakdowns, and strategic tips delivered automatically.
What You Get Each Day
📖 Definition
Full meaning from official dictionaries with part of speech and usage context.
🎯 Point Value
Exact Scrabble score calculated using standard tile values.
✅ Dictionary Validity
Shows whether the word is valid in SOWPODS, TWL, or both.
💡 Strategy Tips
When and how to play this word for maximum board impact.
Browse the Archive
Every word ever featured is saved in our monthly archive. Browse past months to find words you missed, or revisit favourites to reinforce your memory.
📚 Monthly Archive
Visit the Word of the Day Archive to browse all past words organised by month. Each entry includes the word, definition, score, and which dictionaries accept it.
How Words Are Selected
🧩 Selection Criteria
Uncommon but valid — words most players haven't seen but are tournament-legal.
Strategically useful — words that open new plays or score well on premium squares.
Varied length — a mix of short tactical words and longer bingo candidates.
Interesting etymology — words with memorable origins that help them stick.
Related Activities
The Word of the Day is part of our daily activities suite. Challenge yourself with more ways to improve:
🧠 Word Quiz
Test your word knowledge with daily multiple-choice challenges.
🎲 Daily Rack Challenge
Find the highest-scoring word from a random rack of 7 tiles.
🔤 Daily Anagram
Unscramble a word each day to train pattern recognition.
⏱️ 60-Second Blitz
How many words can you find in 60 seconds? Race the clock daily.
🔤 See today's word and try all daily challenges
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