Is JUNKET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JUNKET is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JUNKET mean?
- noun
dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet
- noun
a journey taken for pleasure
“many summer excursions to the shore”
- noun
a trip taken by an official at public expense
- verb
go on a pleasure trip
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
6
Letters
J (8) + U (1) + N (1) + K (5) + E (1) + T (1) = 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 JUNKET
Single letters that turn JUNKET 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 JUNKET
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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