Is TIKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TIKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TIKE mean?
- noun
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
- noun
a young person of either sex
“she writes books for children”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 4
T (1) + I (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 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 TIKE
Single letters that turn TIKE 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 TIKE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TIKE
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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