Is TYKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TYKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TYKE mean?
- noun
a native of Yorkshire
- 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
11
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
4
Letters
T (1) + Y (4) + K (5) + E (1) = 11 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 TYKE
Single letters that turn TYKE 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 TYKE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TYKE
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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