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Is FOLD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FOLD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FOLD mean?

  1. verb

    bend or lay so that one part covers the other

    “fold up the newspaper”

  2. noun

    an angular or rounded shape made by folding

    “a fold in the napkin”

  3. noun

    a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

  4. verb

    incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating

    “Fold the egg whites into the batter”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) = 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 FOLD

Single letters that turn FOLD 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 FOLD

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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