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Is FILIBUSTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FILIBUSTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FILIBUSTER mean?

  1. noun

    a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes

  2. noun

    (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

  3. verb

    obstruct deliberately by delaying

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

F (4) + I (1) + L (1) + I (1) + B (3) + U (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 15 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 FILIBUSTER

Single letters that turn FILIBUSTER 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 FILIBUSTER

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