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Is BLACKMAIL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BLACKMAIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BLACKMAIL mean?

  1. noun

    extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information

  2. verb

    exert pressure on someone through threats

  3. verb

    obtain through threats

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

9

Letters

B (3) + L (1) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + M (3) + A (1) + I (1) + L (1) = 19 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 BLACKMAIL

Single letters that turn BLACKMAIL 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 BLACKMAIL

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