How many points is TABOO worth in Scrabble?

TABOO is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TABOO?

TABOO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to TABOO?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TABOOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TABOO

7 pts

TABOO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. TABOO means "prohibition resulting from religious or social conventions".

Meaning & examples

/tæˈbuː/

noun

An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

verb

To mark as taboo.
To ban.
To avoid.

adjective

Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
Culturally forbidden.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

prohibition resulting from religious or social conventions

In a sentence: "The taboo is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TABOO. It scores 7 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after TABOO. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

TABOOS8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TABOO, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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TABOO Scrabble FAQ

Is TABOO a Scrabble word?: TABOO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does TABOO mean?: prohibition resulting from religious or social conventions
How do you use TABOO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The taboo is noted."
How many points is TABOO worth in Scrabble?: TABOO is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TABOO?: TABOO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TABOO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TABOOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.