Is AFGHAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AFGHAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AFGHAN mean?
- noun
a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
- noun
a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
- noun
an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
- noun
a coat made of sheepskin
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + F (4) + G (2) + H (4) + A (1) + N (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for AFGHAN
Single letters that turn AFGHAN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from AFGHAN
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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