Is STABS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STABS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STABS mean?
Stabs is a form of STAB.
- verb
use a knife on
“The victim was knifed to death”
- noun
a sudden sharp feeling
“pangs of regret”
- noun
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
“one strong stab to the heart killed him”
- noun
informal words for any attempt or effort
“he gave it his best shot”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + B (3) + S (1) = 7 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 STABS
STABS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of STABS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STABS
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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