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Is FLEX a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FLEX mean?

  1. verb

    contract

    “flex a muscle”

  2. noun

    the act of flexing

    “he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies”

  3. verb

    exhibit the strength of

    “The victorious army flexes its invincibility”

  4. verb

    form a curve

    “The stick does not bend”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
15
Letters
4

F (4) + L (1) + E (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 FLEX

FLEX 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 FLEX

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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