01 Word definition

awkward

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is AWKWARD a word?

Yes. AWKWARD is a 7-letter adjective. causing inconvenience Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell AWKWARD?

A-W-K-W-A-R-D

AWKWARD contains 7 letters, begins with A, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. causing inconvenience

    “they arrived at an awkward time”

2adjective

  1. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

    “an awkward dancer”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score18points
Words With Friends18points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is AWKWARD spelled?

A1W2K3W4A5R6D7
Starts withAWKFirst 3 letters
Ends withARDLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats A, W
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play AWKWARD?

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Base tile value: 18 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About AWKWARD.

How do you spell AWKWARD?

AWKWARD is spelled A-W-K-W-A-R-D. It contains 7 letters.