Is CABALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CABALS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CABALS mean?
Cabals is a form of CABAL.
- noun
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
- noun
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
- verb
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
“They conspired to overthrow the government”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + A (1) + B (3) + A (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 10 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 CABALS
CABALS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from CABALS
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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