Difficult has 32 synonyms including arduous, delicate, vexed. Opposite words include easy. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Difficult contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (I, U) and 6 consonants (D, F, C, L, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Difficult scores 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts). As a 9-letter word, difficult can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| problematical | 21 | 27 | 13 |
| hard-fought | 21 | 21 | 11 |
| problematic | 19 | 24 | 11 |
| challenging | 18 | 24 | 11 |
| effortful | 18 | 20 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for difficult are arduous, delicate, vexed, fractious, serious. In total, there are 32 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of difficult include easy.
Yes, difficult is a valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 21 points.
Difficult has 9 letters: 3 vowels (I, U) and 6 consonants (D, F, C, L, T).