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Is CANDLEWICK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CANDLEWICK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CANDLEWICK mean?

  1. noun

    the wick of a candle

  2. noun

    loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

10

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + L (1) + E (1) + W (4) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 22 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 CANDLEWICK

Single letters that turn CANDLEWICK 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 hooks1

Words you can make from CANDLEWICK

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