Is CROAKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CROAKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CROAKS mean?
Croaks is a form of CROAK.
- verb
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
“She died from cancer”
- noun
a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
- verb
utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
- verb
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
“she grumbles when she feels overworked”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + R (1) + O (1) + A (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 12 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 CROAKS
CROAKS 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 CROAKS
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