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Is PIQUES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PIQUES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PIQUES mean?

Piques is a form of PIQUE.

  1. noun

    tightly woven fabric with raised cords

  2. noun

    a sudden outburst of anger

    “his temper sparked like damp firewood”

  3. verb

    cause to feel resentment or indignation

    “Her tactless remark offended me”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
19
Letters
6

P (3) + I (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 17 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 PIQUES

PIQUES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of PIQUES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PIQUES

The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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