Is FLAWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLAWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLAWS mean?
Flaws is a form of FLAW.
- noun
an imperfection in an object or machine
“a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”
- noun
defect or weakness in a person's character
“he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless”
- noun
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
- verb
add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + W (4) + S (1) = 11 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 FLAWS
FLAWS 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.
Words you can make from FLAWS
The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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