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Is TURNBUCKLES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TURNBUCKLES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TURNBUCKLES mean?

Turnbuckles is a form of TURNBUCKLE.

  1. noun

    an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
25
Letters
11

T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + N (1) + B (3) + U (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 19 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 TURNBUCKLES

TURNBUCKLES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from TURNBUCKLES

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