How many points is LACK worth in Scrabble?

LACK is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LACK?

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

Can you add a letter to LACK?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALACK, BLACK, CLACK, FLACK, PLACK, SLACK, LACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LACK

10 pts

LACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LACK means "to be without".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to be without

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LACK. It scores 10 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

LACKS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

= 10

LACK Scrabble FAQ

Is LACK a Scrabble word?: LACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
How many points is LACK worth in Scrabble?: LACK is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LACK?: LACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LACK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALACK, BLACK, CLACK, FLACK, PLACK, SLACK, LACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.