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Is BODKIN a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BODKIN mean?

  1. noun

    a dagger with a slender blade

  2. noun

    formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head

  3. noun

    a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric

  4. noun

    a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

6

Letters

B (3) + O (1) + D (2) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) = 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 BODKIN

Single letters that turn BODKIN 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 BODKIN

The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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