Is FOBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FOBS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FOBS mean?
Fobs is a form of FOB.
- 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
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 4
F (4) + O (1) + B (3) + S (1) = 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 FOBS
FOBS 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 FOBS
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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