How many points is WORKS worth in Scrabble?

WORKS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WORKS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WORKS

12 pts

WORKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. WORKS is a noun form of work. WORK means "physical or mental effort directed to making or doing something".

Meaning & examples

/wɜːks/

Pronunciation: /wɝks/

Audio source · BY-SA 3.0

noun

(heading) Employment.
(heading) Effort.
Sustained effort to achieve a goal or result, especially overcoming obstacles.
Example: We don't have much time. Let's get to work piling up those sandbags.

verb

To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
Example: He’s working in a bar.
To effect by gradual degrees.
Example: he worked his way through the crowd
To embroider with thread.

noun

A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.
Example: A stray wrench can really gum up the works.
A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings.
Example: The steel works almost fills the valley.
(with "the") Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.
Example: I'll have a Behemoth Burger with the works.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WORKS is a noun form of work. WORK means "physical or mental effort directed to making or doing something".

In a sentence: "The works is noted."

Share WORKS

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WORK11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

WORKS Scrabble FAQ

Is WORKS a Scrabble word?: WORKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does WORKS mean?: WORKS is a noun form of work. WORK means "physical or mental effort directed to making or doing something".
How do you use WORKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The works is noted."
How many points is WORKS worth in Scrabble?: WORKS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WORKS?: WORKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

WORKS

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

noun

Definition and meaning

Share WORKS

Base words

Shorter words from these letters

Letter Values

WORKS Scrabble FAQ

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

noun

Related word lists