Is LINKUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LINKUP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LINKUP mean?
- noun
a fastener that serves to join or connect
“the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
6
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) + U (1) + P (3) = 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 LINKUP
Single letters that turn LINKUP 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 LINKUP
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LINKUP
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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