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Is CALQUE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CALQUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CALQUE mean?

  1. noun

    an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language

    “`superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
20
Letters
6

C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) = 17 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 CALQUE

Single letters that turn CALQUE 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 hooks2

Anagrams of CALQUE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CALQUE

The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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