Is SHOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOCK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHOCK mean?
- noun
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
“his mother's death left him in a daze”
- verb
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
“I was floored when I heard that I was promoted”
- verb
strike with disgust or revulsion
“The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
- noun
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
“the armies met in the shock of battle”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + H (4) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 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 SHOCK
Single letters that turn SHOCK 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
Anagrams of SHOCK
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SHOCK
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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