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Is WANKS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WANKS mean?

Wanks is a form of WANK.

  1. noun

    slang for masturbation

  2. verb

    get sexual gratification through self-stimulation

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
n/a
Letters
5

W (4) + A (1) + N (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 WANKS

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of WANKS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from WANKS

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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