Is TECHNIQUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TECHNIQUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 23 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TECHNIQUE mean?
- noun
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
- noun
skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
“practice greatly improves proficiency”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
23
Scrabble
25
Words With Friends
9
Letters
T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + H (4) + N (1) + I (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) = 23 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 TECHNIQUE
Single letters that turn TECHNIQUE 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
Words you can make from TECHNIQUE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- cheque20
- quench20
- quiche20
- quitch20
- cinque17
- quince17
- quieten16
- equine15
- quinte15
- cinq15
- queen14
- quiet14
- quint14
- quite14
- quin13
- quit13
- chutnee12
- ethnic11
- techie11
- thence11
- qi11
- chine10
- chute10
- ethic10
- hence10
- niche10
- tench10
- teuch10
- theine9
- chin9
- chit9
- eche9
- echt9
- etch9
- huic9
- inch9
- itch9
- tech9
- entice8
- thein8
- thine8
- chi8
- hic8
- ich8
- centu7
- cunit7
- cutie7
- cutin7
- niece7
- tunic7
- hent7
- hint7
- hunt7
- thee7
- then7
- thin7
- cent6
- cete6
- cine6
- cite6
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