Is FOB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FOB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FOB mean?
- noun
a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
- noun
an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
- noun
short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
- verb
deceive somebody
“We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
3
Letters
F (4) + O (1) + B (3) = 8 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 FOB
Single letters that turn FOB 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 FOB
The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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