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Is TANK a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TANK mean?

  1. noun

    an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

  2. noun

    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids

  3. noun

    as much as a tank will hold

  4. noun

    a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + K (5) = 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 TANK

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

Words you can make from TANK

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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