Is SWANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWANS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWANS mean?
Swans is a form of SWAN.
- noun
stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
- verb
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
“Before God I swear I am innocent”
- verb
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
“The gypsies roamed the woods”
- verb
sweep majestically
“Airplanes were swanning over the mountains”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
S (1) + W (4) + A (1) + N (1) + S (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 SWANS
SWANS 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 SWANS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SWANS
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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