Is “Dread” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
DREAD
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Dread

/dɹɛd/

noun
  1. 1.Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

    my visit to the doctor is filling me with dread

  2. 2.Reverential or respectful fear; awe.

  3. 3.Somebody or something dreaded.

verb
  1. 1.To fear greatly.

  2. 2.To anticipate with fear.

    I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.

  3. 3.To be in dread, or great fear.

adjective
  1. 1.Terrible; greatly feared.

  2. 2.Awe-inspiring; held in fearful awe.