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Is JUNKYARD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, JUNKYARD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 23 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JUNKYARD mean?

  1. noun

    a field where junk is collected and stored for resale

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

23

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

8

Letters

J (8) + U (1) + N (1) + K (5) + Y (4) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 23 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 JUNKYARD

Single letters that turn JUNKYARD 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 JUNKYARD

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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