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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

14

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

4

Letters

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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