Is LIKENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIKENS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIKENS mean?
Likens is a form of LIKEN.
- verb
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
“We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + K (5) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 10 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 LIKENS
LIKENS 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 LIKENS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LIKENS
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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