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Is KNEECAP a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KNEECAP mean?

  1. noun

    a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

  2. verb

    shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning

    “They kneecapped the industrialist”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

K (5) + N (1) + E (1) + E (1) + C (3) + A (1) + P (3) = 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 KNEECAP

Single letters that turn KNEECAP 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 KNEECAP

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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