Is TABUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TABUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TABUS mean?
Tabus is a form of TABU.
- noun
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
- noun
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
- adjective
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
- adjective
excluded from use or mention
“forbidden fruit”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + A (1) + B (3) + U (1) + 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 TABUS
TABUS 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 TABUS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TABUS
The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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