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Taboo

Yes, taboo is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does taboo mean?

noun

  1. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
  2. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

verb

  1. declare as sacred and forbidden

adjective

  1. excluded from use or mention forbidden fruit
  2. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for taboo

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of taboo

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TABOO.

Words you can make from taboo

Unscramble TABOO for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is taboo a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Taboo is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is taboo worth in Scrabble?

Taboo is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does taboo mean?

Taboo means: a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature.

Could taboo be a Wordle answer?

Taboo is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.