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Is PICKAX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PICKAX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PICKAX mean?

  1. noun

    a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends

    “they used picks and sledges to break the rocks”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
23
Letters
6

P (3) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + A (1) + X (8) = 21 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 PICKAX

Single letters that turn PICKAX 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 PICKAX

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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