Can I play words diagonally in Scrabble?

No

It is not possible in Scrabble to play words diagonally on the board. Words should only be placed horizontally or vertically per the game rules.

Additionally, if your move forms a diagonal word by hooking letters, this should not be counted towards your score.

What are the correct ways to play a Scrabble word?

The two correct ways to play a word in Scrabble are as follows:

• Horizontally from left to right or,
• Vertically from top to bottom.

No other combination of letter placements would be considered a valid move.

Further reading

• Mattel Scrabble rules
• Scrabble Pages rules