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Is FONDUE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FONDUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FONDUE mean?

  1. noun

    cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces

  2. noun

    hot cheese or chocolate melted to the consistency of a sauce into which bread or fruits are dipped

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + N (1) + D (2) + U (1) + E (1) = 10 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 FONDUE

Single letters that turn FONDUE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from FONDUE

The 52 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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