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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

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

6

Letters

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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