DAFFODIL
8-letter word
DAFFODIL is a valid Scrabble word
Is DAFFODIL Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DAFFODIL has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DAFFODIL Mean?
any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
DAFFODIL Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F or F on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DAFFODIL — Word Stats
Is DAFFODIL Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DAFFODIL scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DAFFODIL are F (4 pts), F (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DAFFODIL Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DAFFODIL scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DAFFODIL scores 17 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DAFFODIL a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DAFFODIL cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DAFFODIL has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DAFFODIL's letters: ADDIO · ADOLF · ALOID · DIDAL · DIFDA · DILDO
Is DAFFODIL Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DAFFODIL is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DAFFODIL:
D______________LD______L Is DAFFODIL Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DAFFODIL is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DAFFODIL's letters.
Words You Can Make From DAFFODIL
Shorter words hidden in DAFFODIL's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DAFFODIL →Anagrams of DAFFODIL
No perfect anagrams exist for DAFFODIL — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DAFFODIL
Is DAFFODIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DAFFODIL is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DAFFODIL in Scrabble?
DAFFODIL scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is DAFFODIL valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DAFFODIL is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does DAFFODIL mean?
DAFFODIL: any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
Can DAFFODIL be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DAFFODIL has 8 letters.
What words can you make from DAFFODIL's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DAFFODIL's letters. Short words like AD, AF, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DAFFODIL have any anagrams?
No. DAFFODIL has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DAFFODIL in the dictionary?
Yes. DAFFODIL appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.