DREAD is a playable word

dread Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
dreaded, dreading, dreads
to fear greatly
adjective
dreader, dreadest
frightening
24 Playable Words can be made from "DREAD"
   2-Letter Words (8 found)
   3-Letter Words (7 found)
   4-Letter Words (5 found)
   5-Letter Words (4 found)