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Is FORMATS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FORMATS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FORMATS mean?

Formats is a form of FORMAT.

  1. noun

    the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

  2. noun

    the general appearance of a publication

  3. verb

    set (printed matter) into a specific format

    “Format this letter so it can be printed out”

  4. verb

    determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 12 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 FORMATS

FORMATS 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 FORMATS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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