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Is KICKOFF a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KICKOFF mean?

  1. noun

    (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score

  2. noun

    the time at which something is supposed to begin

    “they got an early start”

  3. noun

    a start given to contestants

    “I was there with my parents at the kickoff”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

23

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

7

Letters

K (5) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + O (1) + F (4) + F (4) = 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 KICKOFF

Single letters that turn KICKOFF 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 KICKOFF

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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