Is NECKLACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NECKLACE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NECKLACE mean?
- noun
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
8
Letters
N (1) + E (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + A (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 16 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 NECKLACE
Single letters that turn NECKLACE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from NECKLACE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- cackle14
- clack13
- cankle12
- cenacle11
- ackee11
- clank11
- cleek11
- alkene10
- cancel10
- cake10
- calk10
- lack10
- neck10
- akene9
- ankle9
- cecal9
- kneel9
- ack9
- enlace8
- akee8
- ceca8
- kale8
- kane8
- keel8
- keen8
- knee8
- lake8
- lank8
- leak8
- leek8
- leke8
- clean7
- lance7
- eek7
- eke7
- elk7
- kae7
- kea7
- ken7
- lek7
- acne6
- alec6
- cane6
- clan6
- lace6
- ka6
- anele5
- ace5
- cal5
- can5
- cee5
- cel5
- lac5
- alee4
- elan4
- lane4
- lean4
- ale3
- ane3
- eel3
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