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BUCK
12 ptsBUCK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. BUCK means "to leap forward and upward suddenly".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
to leap forward and upward suddenly
In a sentence: "They buck."
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Add one letter after BUCK. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BUCK, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
B3
U1
C3
K5
= 12
BUCK Scrabble FAQ
- Is BUCK a Scrabble word?
- BUCK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
- What does BUCK mean?
- to leap forward and upward suddenly
- How do you use BUCK in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They buck."
- How many points is BUCK worth in Scrabble?
- BUCK is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept BUCK?
- BUCK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to BUCK?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUCKO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.