Is “Afoul” a Scrabble word?
Yes
AFOUL
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Afoul
/əˈfaʊl/
adverb
1.(principally nautical) In a state of collision or entanglement.
“The ships’ lines and sails were all afoul.”
2.(with of) In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).
“He had a knack for running afoul of the law.”