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
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
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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