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Is FAMILIAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FAMILIAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FAMILIAR mean?

  1. adjective

    well known or easily recognized

    “a familiar figure”

  2. adjective

    within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange

    “familiar ordinary objects found in every home”

  3. adjective

    (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly

    “conversant with business trends”

  4. noun

    a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

F (4) + A (1) + M (3) + I (1) + L (1) + I (1) + A (1) + R (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 FAMILIAR

Single letters that turn FAMILIAR 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 FAMILIAR

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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