Is KNOB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KNOB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KNOB mean?
- noun
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
- noun
a round handle
- noun
any thickened enlargement
- noun
an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
4
Letters
K (5) + N (1) + O (1) + B (3) = 10 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 KNOB
Single letters that turn KNOB 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
Anagrams of KNOB
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KNOB
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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