Is FRISK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FRISK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FRISK mean?
- noun
the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
“he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
- verb
play boisterously
“The children frolicked in the garden”
- verb
search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
“The police frisked everyone at the airport”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + R (1) + I (1) + S (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 FRISK
Single letters that turn FRISK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from FRISK
The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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