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Is INTERLOCKS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTERLOCKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTERLOCKS mean?

Interlocks is a form of INTERLOCK.

  1. verb

    coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

  2. noun

    a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting

    “car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock”

  3. noun

    the act of interlocking or meshing

    “an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check”

  4. verb

    hold in a locking position

    “He locked his hands around her neck”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + L (1) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (1) = 16 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 INTERLOCKS

INTERLOCKS 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 INTERLOCKS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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