Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

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

Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
22
Letters
9

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.

Study KNIFELIKE and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.