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
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 5
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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