Is FLAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLAKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLAKE mean?
- verb
form into flakes
“The substances started to flake”
- noun
a crystal of snow
- noun
a person with an unusual or odd personality
- noun
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
“a bit of rock caught him in the eye”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 12 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 FLAKE
Single letters that turn FLAKE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from FLAKE
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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