Is CHECKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHECKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CHECKS mean?
Checks is a form of CHECK.
- verb
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
“check the brakes”
- noun
a written order directing a bank to pay money
“he paid all his bills by check”
- verb
make an examination or investigation
“check into the rumor”
- 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
17
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (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 CHECKS
CHECKS 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.
Words you can make from CHECKS
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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