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Is FLAKS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FLAKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FLAKS mean?

Flaks is a form of FLAK.

  1. noun

    a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

  2. noun

    intense adverse criticism

    “Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party”

  3. noun

    artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

5

Letters

F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 FLAKS

FLAKS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of FLAKS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from FLAKS

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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