Is NECKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NECKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NECKS mean?
Necks is a form of NECK.
- noun
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
“he admired her long graceful neck”
- noun
a narrow elongated projecting strip of land
- noun
a cut of meat from the neck of an animal
- noun
a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form
“the banjo had a long neck”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 5
N (1) + E (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (1) = 11 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 NECKS
Single letters that turn NECKS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of NECKS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NECKS
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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