Is “Awkward” a Scrabble word?
Yes
AWKWARD
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Awkward
noun
1.Someone or something that is awkward.
adjective
1.Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
“John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.”
2.Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
“An awkward silence had fallen.”
3.Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
“I'm very awkward at parties.”
Synonyms: clumsy, lubberly, ungraceful, unhandy, maladroit
adverb
1.In a backwards direction.