Is “Taboo” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
TABOO
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Taboo

/tæˈbuː/

noun
  1. 1.An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

  2. 2.(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

verb
  1. 1.To mark as taboo.

  2. 2.To ban.

  3. 3.To avoid.

adjective
  1. 1.Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

  2. 2.Culturally forbidden.