Is FIEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FIEND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FIEND mean?
- noun
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
- noun
an evil supernatural being
- noun
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
“A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + I (1) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 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 FIEND
Single letters that turn FIEND 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
Anagrams of FIEND
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from FIEND
The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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