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Is LIKE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LIKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LIKE mean?

  1. verb

    prefer or wish to do something

    “Do you care to try this dish?”

  2. verb

    find enjoyable or agreeable

    “I like jogging”

  3. adjective

    resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

    “suits of like design”

  4. verb

    be fond of

    “I like my nephews”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

L (1) + I (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 8 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 LIKE

Single letters that turn LIKE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks4

Words you can make from LIKE

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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