Is FOX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FOX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FOX mean?
- noun
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
- noun
a shifty deceptive person
- noun
the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox
- noun
English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
3
Letters
F (4) + O (1) + X (8) = 13 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 FOX
Single letters that turn FOX 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 FOX
The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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