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Is FATHOM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FATHOM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FATHOM mean?

  1. verb

    come to understand

  2. noun

    a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

  3. noun

    (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore

  4. verb

    measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

F (4) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + M (3) = 14 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 FATHOM

Single letters that turn FATHOM 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 FATHOM

The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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