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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

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

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

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