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Is FLAX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FLAX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FLAX mean?

  1. noun

    fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

  2. noun

    plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

4

Letters

F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + X (8) = 14 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 FLAX

Single letters that turn FLAX into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of FLAX

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from FLAX

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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