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Is WORK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WORK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WORK mean?

  1. noun

    activity directed toward making or doing something

    “she checked several points needing further work”

  2. noun

    a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing

    “it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works”

  3. verb

    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

    “I will work hard to improve my grades”

  4. verb

    be employed

    “Is your husband working again?”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + K (5) = 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 WORK

Single letters that turn WORK 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

Words you can make from WORK

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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