Is MOHAWK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOHAWK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MOHAWK mean?
- noun
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
- noun
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Mohawk
- noun
haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
6
Letters
M (3) + O (1) + H (4) + A (1) + W (4) + K (5) = 18 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 MOHAWK
Single letters that turn MOHAWK 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
Words you can make from MOHAWK
The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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