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Is SNAFU a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SNAFU is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SNAFU mean?

  1. noun

    an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up

  2. verb

    cause to be in a state of complete confusion

  3. adjective

    snarled or stalled in complete confusion

    “situation normal--all fucked-up”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + N (1) + A (1) + F (4) + U (1) = 8 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 SNAFU

Single letters that turn SNAFU 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

Anagrams of SNAFU

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SNAFU

The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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