How many points is SILKIES worth in Scrabble?

SILKIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SILKIES?

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

Can you add a letter to SILKIES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SILKIES

11 pts

SILKIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SILKIES is a noun form of silkie. SILKIE means "Scots word for a seal".

Meaning & examples

noun

A seal which can magically transform into a human by shedding its skin.

noun

A chicken of a certain breed with very fine, silk-like feathers.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SILKIES is a noun form of silkie. SILKIE means "Scots word for a seal".

In a sentence: "The silkies is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SILKIES. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SILKIE10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after SILKIES. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

SILKIEST12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

SILKIES Scrabble FAQ

Is SILKIES a Scrabble word?: SILKIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SILKIES mean?: SILKIES is a noun form of silkie. SILKIE means "Scots word for a seal".
How do you use SILKIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The silkies is noted."
How many points is SILKIES worth in Scrabble?: SILKIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SILKIES?: SILKIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SILKIES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SILKIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.