How many points is PECKED worth in Scrabble?

PECKED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PECKED?

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

Can you add a letter to PECKED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PECKED

15 pts

PECKED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. PECKED is a verb form of peck. PECK means "to strike with the beak or something pointed".

Meaning & examples

/pɛkt/

verb

To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).
Example: The birds pecked at their food.
To form by striking with the beak or a pointed instrument.
Example: to peck a hole in a tree
To strike, pick, thrust against, or dig into, with a pointed instrument, especially with repeated quick movements.

verb

To throw.
To lurch forward; especially, of a horse, to stumble after hitting the ground with the toe instead of the flat of the foot.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PECKED is a verb form of peck. PECK means "to strike with the beak or something pointed".

In a sentence: "They pecked."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PECKED. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PECK12 pts

Front hooks

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

SPECKED16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

PECKED Scrabble FAQ

Is PECKED a Scrabble word?: PECKED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does PECKED mean?: PECKED is a verb form of peck. PECK means "to strike with the beak or something pointed".
How do you use PECKED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pecked."
How many points is PECKED worth in Scrabble?: PECKED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PECKED?: PECKED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PECKED?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPECKED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.