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Is TABOOS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TABOOS mean?

Taboos is a form of TABOO.

  1. adjective

    excluded from use or mention

    “forbidden fruit”

  2. noun

    a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

  3. noun

    an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

  4. verb

    declare as sacred and forbidden

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + B (3) + O (1) + O (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 TABOOS

TABOOS 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.

Words you can make from TABOOS

The 55 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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