Is BULWARK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BULWARK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BULWARK mean?
- noun
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
“they stormed the ramparts of the city”
- noun
a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
- noun
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
- verb
defend with a bulwark
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
7
Letters
B (3) + U (1) + L (1) + W (4) + A (1) + R (1) + K (5) = 16 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 BULWARK
Single letters that turn BULWARK 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 BULWARK
The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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