Is PLANKTON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLANKTON is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PLANKTON mean?
- noun
the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
8
Letters
P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + K (5) + T (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 PLANKTON
Single letters that turn PLANKTON 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 PLANKTON
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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