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Is SLANG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SLANG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SLANG mean?

  1. noun

    informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

    “their speech was full of slang expressions”

  2. noun

    a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

    “they don't speak our lingo”

  3. verb

    use slang or vulgar language

  4. verb

    fool or hoax

    “The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 6 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 SLANG

Single letters that turn SLANG 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 hooks2

Anagrams of SLANG

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SLANG

The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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