FORELOCK
8-letter word
FORELOCK is a valid Scrabble word
Is FORELOCK Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — FORELOCK has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does FORELOCK Mean?
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
FORELOCK Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F or C or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
FORELOCK — Word Stats
Is FORELOCK Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — FORELOCK scores 17 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 17 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 17 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 19 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 17 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in FORELOCK are F (4 pts), C (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is FORELOCK Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — FORELOCK scores 19 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why FORELOCK scores 19 pts in WWF vs 17 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is FORELOCK a Wordle Word?
❌ No — FORELOCK cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FORELOCK has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from FORELOCK's letters: CEORL · CLERK · CLOKE · CLOOF · COKER · COLOR
Is FORELOCK Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — FORELOCK is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for FORELOCK:
F______________KF______K Is FORELOCK Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — FORELOCK is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within FORELOCK's letters.
Words You Can Make From FORELOCK
Shorter words hidden in FORELOCK's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within FORELOCK →Anagrams of FORELOCK
No perfect anagrams exist for FORELOCK — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FORELOCK
Is FORELOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FORELOCK is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is FORELOCK in Scrabble?
FORELOCK scores 17 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 19 points.
Is FORELOCK valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. FORELOCK is a valid Words With Friends word worth 19 points.
What does FORELOCK mean?
FORELOCK: a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
Can FORELOCK be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FORELOCK has 8 letters.
What words can you make from FORELOCK's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from FORELOCK's letters. Short words like CE, CF, CK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does FORELOCK have any anagrams?
No. FORELOCK has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is FORELOCK in the dictionary?
Yes. FORELOCK appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.