Is CHEQUES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHEQUES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CHEQUES mean?
Cheques is a form of CHEQUE.
- noun
a written order directing a bank to pay money
“he paid all his bills by check”
- verb
withdraw money by writing a check
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
21
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
7
Letters
C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 21 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 CHEQUES
CHEQUES 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 CHEQUES
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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