Is FRANK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FRANK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FRANK mean?
- adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
“blunt talking and straight shooting”
- noun
a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
- noun
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
- verb
stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + R (1) + A (1) + N (1) + K (5) = 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 FRANK
Single letters that turn FRANK 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 FRANK
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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