Is JOKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JOKED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JOKED mean?
Joked is a form of JOKE.
- noun
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
“he told a very funny joke”
- verb
tell a joke; speak humorously
“He often jokes even when he appears serious”
- noun
activity characterized by good humor
- noun
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 17
- Words With Friends
- 19
- Letters
- 5
J (8) + O (1) + K (5) + E (1) + D (2) = 17 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 JOKED
JOKED 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 JOKED
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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