Is ALKYD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALKYD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ALKYD mean?
- noun
a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
A (1) + L (1) + K (5) + Y (4) + D (2) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ALKYD
Single letters that turn ALKYD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from ALKYD
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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