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
14
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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