Is FUDGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FUDGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FUDGE mean?
- noun
soft creamy candy
- verb
tamper, with the purpose of deception
“Fudge the figures”
- verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
“He dodged the issue”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
F (4) + U (1) + D (2) + G (2) + E (1) = 10 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 FUDGE
Single letters that turn FUDGE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from FUDGE
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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