DIAGONAL
8-letter word
DIAGONAL is a valid Scrabble word
Is DIAGONAL Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DIAGONAL 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 DIAGONAL Mean?
connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face
(geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
DIAGONAL Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers.
DIAGONAL — Word Stats
Is DIAGONAL Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DIAGONAL scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Is DIAGONAL Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DIAGONAL scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DIAGONAL scores 13 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DIAGONAL a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DIAGONAL cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DIAGONAL 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 DIAGONAL's letters: ADION · ADLAI · AGAIN · ALAIN · ALAND · ALANG
Is DIAGONAL Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DIAGONAL 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 DIAGONAL:
D______________LD______L Is DIAGONAL Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DIAGONAL 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 DIAGONAL's letters.
Words You Can Make From DIAGONAL
Shorter words hidden in DIAGONAL's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DIAGONAL
Is DIAGONAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DIAGONAL is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DIAGONAL in Scrabble?
DIAGONAL scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is DIAGONAL valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DIAGONAL is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does DIAGONAL mean?
DIAGONAL: connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face
Can DIAGONAL be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DIAGONAL has 8 letters.
What words can you make from DIAGONAL's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DIAGONAL's letters. Short words like AA, AD, AG can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DIAGONAL have any anagrams?
Yes — DIAGONAL's letters can also spell: GANOIDAL, GONADIAL.
Is DIAGONAL in the dictionary?
Yes. DIAGONAL appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.