Is DONKEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DONKEY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DONKEY mean?
- noun
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
- noun
domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + O (1) + N (1) + K (5) + E (1) + Y (4) = 14 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 DONKEY
Single letters that turn DONKEY 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 DONKEY
The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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