Is FORKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FORKS mean?
Forks is a form of FORK.
- noun
cutlery used for serving and eating food
- noun
the act of branching out or dividing into branches
- noun
the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches
“they took the south fork”
- noun
an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 5
F (4) + O (1) + R (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 FORKS
FORKS 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 FORKS
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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