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Is TANG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TANG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TANG mean?

  1. noun

    a tart spicy quality

  2. noun

    the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907

  3. noun

    the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

  4. noun

    a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

4

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 5 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 TANG

Single letters that turn TANG into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks4

Anagrams of TANG

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TANG

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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