Is FLARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLARE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLARE mean?
- noun
a shape that spreads outward
“the skirt had a wide flare”
- noun
a sudden burst of flame
- noun
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- verb
burn brightly
“Every star seemed to flare with new intensity”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 8 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 FLARE
Single letters that turn FLARE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of FLARE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from FLARE
The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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