Is KNOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KNOWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KNOWS mean?
Knows is a form of KNOW.
- verb
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
“I know that the President lied to the people”
- verb
know how to do or perform something
“She knows how to knit”
- verb
be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt
“I know that I left the key on the table”
- verb
be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object
“She doesn't know this composer”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 5
K (5) + N (1) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) = 12 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 KNOWS
KNOWS 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.
Anagrams of KNOWS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KNOWS
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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