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Is KNOCKS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KNOCKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KNOCKS mean?

Knocks is a form of KNOCK.

  1. verb

    deliver a sharp blow or push

    “He knocked the glass clear across the room”

  2. verb

    rap with the knuckles

    “knock on the door”

  3. verb

    knock against with force or violence

    “My car bumped into the tree”

  4. 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

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

6

Letters

K (5) + N (1) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (1) = 16 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 KNOCKS

KNOCKS 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 KNOCKS

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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