How many points is LANKIEST worth in Scrabble?

LANKIEST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LANKIEST?

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

Can you add a letter to LANKIEST?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLANKIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LANKIEST

12 pts

LANKIEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. LANKIEST is a adjective form of lanky. LANKY means "ungracefully tall and thin".

Meaning & examples

adjective

Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

Synonyms: gangly

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LANKIEST is a adjective form of lanky. LANKY means "ungracefully tall and thin".

In a sentence: "It is lankiest."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LANKY12 pts

Front hooks

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

CLANKIEST15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

LANKIEST Scrabble FAQ

Is LANKIEST a Scrabble word?: LANKIEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does LANKIEST mean?: LANKIEST is a adjective form of lanky. LANKY means "ungracefully tall and thin".
How do you use LANKIEST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is lankiest."
How many points is LANKIEST worth in Scrabble?: LANKIEST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LANKIEST?: LANKIEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LANKIEST?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLANKIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.