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Is FANG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FANG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FANG mean?

  1. noun

    a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

  2. noun

    an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs

  3. noun

    canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey

  4. noun

    hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

F (4) + A (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 8 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 FANG

Single letters that turn FANG 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 hooks2

Words you can make from FANG

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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