Yes, afghans is a Scrabble word!

Noun

1. A blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl

2. A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan

3. An Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan

4. A coat made of sheepskin

5. Tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East