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Is UNLOCK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UNLOCK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UNLOCK mean?

  1. verb

    open the lock of

    “unlock the door”

  2. verb

    set free or release

  3. verb

    become unlocked

    “The door unlocked from the inside”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

6

Letters

U (1) + N (1) + L (1) + O (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 12 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 UNLOCK

Single letters that turn UNLOCK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Words you can make from UNLOCK

The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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