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
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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