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
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
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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