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Is WORKHORSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WORKHORSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WORKHORSE mean?

  1. noun

    machine that performs dependably under heavy use

    “the IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world”

  2. noun

    a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

9

Letters

W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + K (5) + H (4) + O (1) + R (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 19 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 WORKHORSE

Single letters that turn WORKHORSE 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 WORKHORSE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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