DOLPH

5-letter word

D 2
O 1
L 1
P 3
H 4
11 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
12 pts Words With Friends

DOLPH is a valid Scrabble word

Is DOLPH Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes11 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes11 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes12 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes11 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle⚠️ MaybeValid 5-letter word, not in answer list
Quordle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword✅ YesBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle✅ YesBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does DOLPH Mean?

NOUN

A valid English word in the word list.

DOLPH Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

D 2
O 1
L 1
P 3
H 4
Scrabble total: 11 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 12 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.

DOLPH — Word Stats

Letters
5
Vowels
1
O
Consonants
4
Scrabble pts
11
WWF pts
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
H
Back hook
DOLPHS

Is DOLPH Valid in Scrabble?

✅ Yes — DOLPH scores 11 points in Scrabble.

Valid in all major tile-based word games:

  • Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
  • Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
  • Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
  • Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
  • Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
  • Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word

Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DOLPH are P (3 pts), H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.

Is DOLPH Valid in Words With Friends?

✅ Yes — DOLPH scores 12 points in Words With Friends.

Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DOLPH scores 12 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.

D 2
O 1
L 2
P 4
H 3

Is DOLPH a Wordle Word?

⚠️ DOLPH is a valid 5-letter word but is not in the official Wordle answer list.

It may be accepted as a guess but will not be a daily answer.

These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited

Is DOLPH Valid in Crossword Puzzles?

✅ Yes — DOLPH 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 ✅
  • Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
  • Acrostic — valid answer word

Useful crossword patterns for DOLPH:

D________HD___H

Is DOLPH Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?

✅ Yes — DOLPH 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

Words You Can Make From DOLPH

Shorter words hidden in DOLPH's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.

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Anagrams of DOLPH

No perfect anagrams exist for DOLPH — it uses a unique combination of letters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DOLPH

Is DOLPH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DOLPH is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is DOLPH in Scrabble?

DOLPH scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.

Is DOLPH valid in Words With Friends?

Yes. DOLPH is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.

What does DOLPH mean?

DOLPH: A valid English word in the word list.

Can DOLPH be used in Wordle?

DOLPH is a valid 5-letter word that can be used as a Wordle guess, but it is not in the official answer list.

What words can you make from DOLPH's letters?

Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DOLPH's letters. Short words like DL, DO, DP can be played in Scrabble rack play.

Does DOLPH have any anagrams?

No. DOLPH has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.

Is DOLPH in the dictionary?

Yes. DOLPH appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.

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