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Is TAO a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TAO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TAO mean?

  1. noun

    an adherent of any branch of Taoism

  2. noun

    the ultimate principle of the universe

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

3

Scrabble

3

Words With Friends

3

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + O (1) = 3 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 TAO

Single letters that turn TAO 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 hooks1

Anagrams of TAO

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TAO

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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