Is LACQUER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LACQUER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LACQUER mean?
- noun
a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
- noun
a hard glossy coating
- verb
coat with lacquer
“A lacquered box from China”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
7
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + C (3) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 18 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 LACQUER
Single letters that turn LACQUER 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 LACQUER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LACQUER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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