Is CAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CAKE mean?
- noun
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
“a bar of chocolate”
- noun
small flat mass of chopped food
- noun
baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat
- verb
form a coat over
“Dirt had coated her face”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
C (3) + A (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 10 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 CAKE
Single letters that turn CAKE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from CAKE
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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