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Is FOOD a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FOOD mean?

  1. noun

    any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

  2. noun

    any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment

    “food and drink”

  3. noun

    anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + O (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 FOOD

Single letters that turn FOOD 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 FOOD

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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