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Is TUSK a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TUSK mean?

  1. noun

    a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

  2. noun

    a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog

  3. verb

    stab or pierce with a horn or tusk

    “the rhino horned the explorer”

  4. verb

    remove the tusks of animals

    “tusk an elephant”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

T (1) + U (1) + S (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 TUSK

Single letters that turn TUSK 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

Words you can make from TUSK

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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