Is DOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOCK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DOCK mean?
- noun
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
- verb
come into dock
“the ship docked”
- noun
any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine
- noun
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
4
Letters
D (2) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 11 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 DOCK
Single letters that turn DOCK 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 DOCK
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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