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medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet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
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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