Is PLUCKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLUCKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PLUCKS mean?
Plucks is a form of PLUCK.
- verb
pull or pull out sharply
“pluck the flowers off the bush”
- noun
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
- noun
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
- verb
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 18
- Letters
- 6
P (3) + L (1) + U (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (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 PLUCKS
PLUCKS 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.
Words you can make from PLUCKS
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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