How many points is HANKS worth in Scrabble?

HANKS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANKS?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHANKS, SHANKS, THANKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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HANKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HANKS is a noun form of hank. HANK means "coil, esp of yarn".

A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.
A ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down.
Doubt, difficulty.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

HANKS is a noun form of hank. HANK means "coil, esp of yarn".

In a sentence: "The hanks is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HANKS. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is HANKS a Scrabble word?: HANKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does HANKS mean?: HANKS is a noun form of hank. HANK means "coil, esp of yarn".
How do you use HANKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hanks is noted."
How many points is HANKS worth in Scrabble?: HANKS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANKS?: HANKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANKS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHANKS, SHANKS, THANKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.