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Is BLOCK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BLOCK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BLOCK mean?

  1. noun

    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

    “the pyramids were built with large stone blocks”

  2. verb

    render unsuitable for passage

    “block the way”

  3. noun

    a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

    “he lives in the next block”

  4. verb

    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    “His brother blocked him at every turn”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

5

Letters

B (3) + L (1) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 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 BLOCK

Single letters that turn BLOCK 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 hooks2

Words you can make from BLOCK

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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