Is KNEECAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KNEECAPPING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KNEECAPPING mean?
Kneecapping is a form of KNEECAP.
- noun
a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
- 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
22
Scrabble
28
Words With Friends
11
Letters
K (5) + N (1) + E (1) + E (1) + C (3) + A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 22 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 KNEECAPPING
Single letters that turn KNEECAPPING 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 KNEECAPPING
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- knapping17
- peacenik16
- kepping16
- packing16
- pecking16
- kneecap15
- capping14
- keeping14
- necking14
- peaking14
- peeking14
- keppen14
- kippen14
- kneepan13
- caking13
- kippa13
- genipap12
- keening12
- kneeing12
- napping12
- peacing12
- peeping12
- pipeage12
- napkin12
- pinken12
- gepik12
- pack12
- peck12
- pick12
- penance11
- pinnace11
- caping11
- pacing11
- pigpen11
- pipage11
- ackee11
- apeek11
- pekan11
- pekin11
- geck11
- epigean10
- pangene10
- peening10
- apiece10
- apneic10
- nappie10
- eking10
- kiang10
- cake10
- keep10
- kepi10
- knap10
- neck10
- nick10
- paik10
- peak10
- peek10
- peke10
- pika10
- pike10
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