Is PIKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PIKES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PIKES mean?
Pikes is a form of PIKE.
- noun
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
- noun
highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh
- noun
a sharp point (as on the end of a spear)
- noun
medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 5
P (3) + I (1) + K (5) + E (1) + 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 PIKES
Single letters that turn PIKES 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 PIKES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PIKES
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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