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Is KNIFES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KNIFES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KNIFES mean?

Knifes is a form of KNIFE.

  1. noun

    edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

  2. noun

    a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

  3. noun

    any long thin projection that is transient

    “tongues of flame licked at the walls”

  4. verb

    use a knife on

    “The victim was knifed to death”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
14
Letters
6

K (5) + N (1) + I (1) + F (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 13 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 KNIFES

KNIFES 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 KNIFES

The 52 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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