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Is JOKER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JOKER mean?

  1. noun

    a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

  2. noun

    a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

    “some joker is blocking the driveway”

  3. noun

    an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent

    “when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract”

  4. noun

    a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

5

Letters

J (8) + O (1) + K (5) + E (1) + R (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 JOKER

Single letters that turn JOKER 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 JOKER

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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