Is FLOOD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLOOD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLOOD mean?
- verb
fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
“the basement was inundated after the storm”
- noun
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
“plains fertilized by annual inundations”
- verb
cover with liquid, usually water
“The swollen river flooded the village”
- noun
an overwhelming number or amount
“a flood of requests”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + L (1) + O (1) + O (1) + D (2) = 9 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 FLOOD
Single letters that turn FLOOD 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
Words you can make from FLOOD
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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