Is CLACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLACKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CLACKS mean?
Clacks is a form of CLACK.
- noun
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
- noun
a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
- verb
make a rattling sound
“clattering dishes”
- verb
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + L (1) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (1) = 14 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 CLACKS
CLACKS 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 CLACKS
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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