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Is CHECK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHECK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHECK mean?

  1. verb

    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

    “check the brakes”

  2. noun

    a written order directing a bank to pay money

    “he paid all his bills by check”

  3. verb

    make an examination or investigation

    “check into the rumor”

  4. verb

    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

    “He verified that the valves were closed”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

5

Letters

C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 16 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 CHECK

Single letters that turn CHECK 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 CHECK

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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