Is KNOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KNOCK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KNOCK mean?
- verb
deliver a sharp blow or push
“He knocked the glass clear across the room”
- verb
rap with the knuckles
“knock on the door”
- verb
knock against with force or violence
“My car bumped into the tree”
- noun
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
“the knocking grew louder”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
5
Letters
K (5) + N (1) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 15 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 KNOCK
Single letters that turn KNOCK 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
Words you can make from KNOCK
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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