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Is PRICKLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRICKLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRICKLE mean?

  1. noun

    a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

  2. verb

    cause a prickling sensation

  3. verb

    cause a stinging or tingling sensation

  4. verb

    make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

    “The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + E (1) = 15 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 PRICKLE

Single letters that turn PRICKLE 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 hooks2

Anagrams of PRICKLE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PRICKLE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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