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Is FAKES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FAKES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FAKES mean?

Fakes is a form of FAKE.

  1. adjective

    fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

  2. noun

    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

  3. verb

    make a copy of with the intent to deceive

    “he faked the signature”

  4. noun

    a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

F (4) + A (1) + K (5) + E (1) + S (1) = 12 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 FAKES

Single letters that turn FAKES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from FAKES

The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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