Is QUICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, QUICKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does QUICKS mean?
Quicks is a form of QUICK.
- adjective
accomplished rapidly and without delay
“was quick to make friends”
- adverb
with little or no delay
“the rescue squad arrived promptly”
- adjective
hurried and brief
“paid a flying visit”
- adjective
moving quickly and lightly
“sleek and agile as a gymnast”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 21
- Words With Friends
- 23
- Letters
- 6
Q (10) + U (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (1) = 21 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 QUICKS
QUICKS 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 QUICKS
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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