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Is JUNK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, JUNK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JUNK mean?

  1. noun

    the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

  2. verb

    dispose of (something useless or old)

    “trash these old chairs”

  3. noun

    any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

4

Letters

J (8) + U (1) + N (1) + 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 JUNK

Single letters that turn JUNK 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 hooks2

Words you can make from JUNK

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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