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Is TANKS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TANKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TANKS mean?

Tanks is a form of TANK.

  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

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 9 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 TANKS

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of TANKS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TANKS

The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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