Is CALKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CALKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CALKS mean?
Calks is a form of CALK.
- noun
a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
- verb
provide with calks
“calk horse shoes”
- verb
seal with caulking
“caulk the window”
- verb
injure with a calk
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 5
C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 11 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 CALKS
CALKS 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.
Anagrams of CALKS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CALKS
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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