Is BLOCKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BLOCKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BLOCKS mean?
Blocks is a form of BLOCK.
- noun
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
“the pyramids were built with large stone blocks”
- verb
render unsuitable for passage
“block the way”
- noun
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
“he lives in the next block”
- verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
“His brother blocked him at every turn”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 17
- Letters
- 6
B (3) + L (1) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (1) = 14 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 BLOCKS
BLOCKS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from BLOCKS
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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