Is INTERLOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTERLOCK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INTERLOCK mean?
- verb
coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
- noun
a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting
“car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock”
- noun
the act of interlocking or meshing
“an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check”
- verb
hold in a locking position
“He locked his hands around her neck”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
9
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + L (1) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 15 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 INTERLOCK
Single letters that turn INTERLOCK 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 INTERLOCK
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- clonkier14
- clinker13
- crinkle13
- kenotic13
- ketonic13
- tickler13
- trickle13
- conker12
- licker12
- locker12
- locket12
- nickel12
- nicker12
- nickle12
- reckon12
- relock12
- rocket12
- ticker12
- tickle12
- tinkler11
- clerk11
- clink11
- clonk11
- icker11
- ocker11
- trick11
- trock11
- kilter10
- kirtle10
- linker10
- reknit10
- reknot10
- relink10
- tinker10
- tinkle10
- coke10
- conk10
- cork10
- lick10
- lock10
- neck10
- nick10
- nock10
- reck10
- rick10
- rock10
- tick10
- tock10
- cointer9
- lection9
- noticer9
- eikon9
- enoki9
- inker9
- inkle9
- ketol9
- kiter9
- knelt9
- koine9
- krone9
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