BLACKS
6-letter word
BLACKS is a valid Scrabble word
Is BLACKS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — BLACKS has 6 |
| 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 BLACKS Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
BLACKS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B or C or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
BLACKS — Word Stats
Is BLACKS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — BLACKS scores 14 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in BLACKS are B (3 pts), C (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is BLACKS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — BLACKS scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why BLACKS scores 17 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Is BLACKS a Wordle Word?
❌ No — BLACKS cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. BLACKS has 6 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 BLACKS's letters: BACKS · BALKS · BLACK · CALKS · LACKS · SLACK
Is BLACKS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — BLACKS 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 BLACKS:
B__________SB____S Is BLACKS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — BLACKS 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
Words You Can Make From BLACKS
Shorter words hidden in BLACKS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within BLACKS →Anagrams of BLACKS
No perfect anagrams exist for BLACKS — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BLACKS
Is BLACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BLACKS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is BLACKS in Scrabble?
BLACKS scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is BLACKS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. BLACKS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does BLACKS mean?
BLACKS: A valid English word in the word list.
Can BLACKS be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. BLACKS has 6 letters.
What words can you make from BLACKS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from BLACKS's letters. Short words like AB, AC, AK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does BLACKS have any anagrams?
No. BLACKS has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is BLACKS in the dictionary?
Yes. BLACKS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.