Is KNIFED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KNIFED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KNIFED mean?
Knifed is a form of KNIFE.
- noun
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
- noun
a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
- noun
any long thin projection that is transient
“tongues of flame licked at the walls”
- verb
use a knife on
“The victim was knifed to death”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
6
Letters
K (5) + N (1) + I (1) + F (4) + E (1) + D (2) = 14 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 KNIFED
KNIFED has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of KNIFED
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KNIFED
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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