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Is TABU a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TABU is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TABU mean?

  1. noun

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

  2. noun

    an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

  3. adjective

    forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

  4. adjective

    excluded from use or mention

    “forbidden fruit”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + B (3) + U (1) = 6 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 TABU

Single letters that turn TABU 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 hooks2

Anagrams of TABU

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TABU

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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