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?
- 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
21
Scrabble
23
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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