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Is FASTEN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FASTEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FASTEN mean?

  1. verb

    cause to be firmly attached

    “fasten the lock onto the door”

  2. verb

    become fixed or fastened

    “This dress fastens in the back”

  3. verb

    attach to

    “They fastened various nicknames to each other”

  4. verb

    make tight or tighter

    “Tighten the wire”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

F (4) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) = 9 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 FASTEN

Single letters that turn FASTEN 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 FASTEN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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