Is CUCKOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CUCKOLD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CUCKOLD mean?
- noun
a man whose wife committed adultery
- verb
be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage
“She cheats on her husband”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
7
Letters
C (3) + U (1) + C (3) + K (5) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) = 16 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 CUCKOLD
Single letters that turn CUCKOLD 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 hooks1
Words you can make from CUCKOLD
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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