How many points is LACK worth in Scrabble?

LACK is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LACK?

LACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LACK?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALACK, BLACK, CLACK, FLACK, PLACK, SLACK. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LACK

10 pts

LACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LACK means "to be without".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to be without

In a sentence: "They lack."

Share LACK

Check the Scrabble meaning of LACK. It scores 10 points.

Word forms

Front hooks

Add one letter before LACK. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LACK, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 10

LACK Scrabble FAQ

Is LACK a Scrabble word?: LACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does LACK mean?: to be without
How do you use LACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lack."
How many points is LACK worth in Scrabble?: LACK is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LACK?: LACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LACK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALACK, BLACK, CLACK, FLACK, PLACK, SLACK. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.