Is CORK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CORK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CORK mean?
- noun
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
- noun
(botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells
- noun
a port city in southern Ireland
- noun
the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
C (3) + O (1) + R (1) + K (5) = 10 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 CORK
Single letters that turn CORK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of CORK
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CORK
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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