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Is COCKLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COCKLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COCKLE mean?

  1. noun

    common edible European bivalve

  2. noun

    common edible, burrowing European bivalve mollusk that has a strong, rounded shell with radiating ribs

  3. verb

    stir up (water) so as to form ripples

  4. verb

    to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

    “She puckered her lips”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

6

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + E (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 COCKLE

Single letters that turn COCKLE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from COCKLE

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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