Is FORMER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORMER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FORMER mean?
- adjective
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
“the novel was made into a film in 1943 and again in 1967; I prefer the former version to the latter one”
- adjective
belonging to some prior time
“erstwhile friend”
- adjective
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
“the former president”
- noun
the first of two or the first mentioned of two
“Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + M (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 11 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 FORMER
Single letters that turn FORMER 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
Anagrams of FORMER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from FORMER
The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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