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Is KNIFELIKE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KNIFELIKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KNIFELIKE mean?

  1. adjective

    cutting or able to cut as if with a knife

  2. adjective

    having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    “an acute observer of politics and politicians”

  3. adjective

    painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

    “a cutting wind”

  4. adjective

    having a sharp or distinct edge

    “a narrow knifelike profile”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

9

Letters

K (5) + N (1) + I (1) + F (4) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 20 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 KNIFELIKE

KNIFELIKE 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.

Words you can make from KNIFELIKE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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