How many points is WAKE worth in Scrabble?

WAKE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WAKE?

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

Can you add a letter to WAKE?

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

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WAKE

11 pts

WAKE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. WAKE means "to rouse from sleep".

Meaning & examples

/ˈweɪk/

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪk/

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noun

The act of waking, or state of being awake.
The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.

verb

(often followed by up) To stop sleeping.
Example: I woke up at four o'clock this morning.
(often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
Example: The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream.
To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.

noun

A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.
(Church of England) An annual parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking.
A number of vultures assembled together.

Synonyms: death watch

noun

The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.
The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft.
The area behind something, typically a rapidly moving object.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to rouse from sleep

In a sentence: "They wake."

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WAKER12 pts

Front hooks

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AWAKE12 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after WAKE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

WAKEN12 pts

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

Letter Values

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WAKE Scrabble FAQ

Is WAKE a Scrabble word?: WAKE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does WAKE mean?: to rouse from sleep
How do you use WAKE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They wake."
How many points is WAKE worth in Scrabble?: WAKE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WAKE?: WAKE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WAKE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AWAKE, WAKEN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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