Is FLUNKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLUNKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLUNKS mean?
Flunks is a form of FLUNK.
- noun
failure to reach a minimum required performance
“his failing the course led to his disqualification”
- verb
fail to get a passing grade
“She studied hard but failed nevertheless”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 13
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 6
F (4) + L (1) + U (1) + N (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 13 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 FLUNKS
FLUNKS 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 FLUNKS
The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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