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Is SILK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SILK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SILK mean?

  1. noun

    a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

  2. noun

    animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

S (1) + I (1) + L (1) + K (5) = 8 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 SILK

Single letters that turn SILK 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 SILK

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SILK

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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