Is HONK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HONK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HONK mean?
- noun
the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
- verb
make a loud noise
“The horns of the taxis blared”
- verb
use the horn of a car
- verb
cry like a goose
“The geese were honking”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
H (4) + O (1) + N (1) + 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 HONK
Single letters that turn HONK 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 HONK
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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