Is FLAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLAME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLAME mean?
- noun
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
“fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries”
- verb
shine with a sudden light
“The night sky flared with the massive bombardment”
- verb
be in flames or aflame
“The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset”
- verb
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
“the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 10 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 FLAME
Single letters that turn FLAME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of FLAME
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from FLAME
The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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