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Is PICKUP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PICKUP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PICKUP mean?

  1. noun

    a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard

  2. noun

    a warrant to take someone into custody

    “put out a pickup on that man”

  3. noun

    anything with restorative powers

    “she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her”

  4. noun

    a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + U (1) + P (3) = 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 PICKUP

Single letters that turn PICKUP 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 PICKUP

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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