Is TALK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TALK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TALK mean?
- verb
exchange thoughts; talk with
“We often talk business”
- verb
express in speech
“She talks a lot of nonsense”
- noun
an exchange of ideas via conversation
“let's have more work and less talk around here”
- verb
use language
“the baby talks already”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
T (1) + A (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 TALK
Single letters that turn TALK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from TALK
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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