CHARLOCK
8-letter word
CHARLOCK is a valid Scrabble word
Is CHARLOCK Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CHARLOCK 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 CHARLOCK Mean?
weedy Eurasian plant often a pest in grain fields
CHARLOCK Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or H or C or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CHARLOCK — Word Stats
Is CHARLOCK Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CHARLOCK scores 19 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 19 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 19 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 21 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 19 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CHARLOCK are C (3 pts), H (4 pts), C (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CHARLOCK Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CHARLOCK scores 21 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CHARLOCK scores 21 pts in WWF vs 19 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CHARLOCK a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CHARLOCK cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHARLOCK 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 CHARLOCK's letters: ACHOR · ACOCK · ALCOR · AROCK · CALOR · CARLO
Is CHARLOCK Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CHARLOCK 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 CHARLOCK:
C______________KC______K Is CHARLOCK Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CHARLOCK 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 CHARLOCK's letters.
Words You Can Make From CHARLOCK
Shorter words hidden in CHARLOCK's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within CHARLOCK →Anagrams of CHARLOCK
No perfect anagrams exist for CHARLOCK — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CHARLOCK
Is CHARLOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHARLOCK is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CHARLOCK in Scrabble?
CHARLOCK scores 19 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 21 points.
Is CHARLOCK valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CHARLOCK is a valid Words With Friends word worth 21 points.
What does CHARLOCK mean?
CHARLOCK: weedy Eurasian plant often a pest in grain fields
Can CHARLOCK be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHARLOCK has 8 letters.
What words can you make from CHARLOCK's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CHARLOCK's letters. Short words like AC, AH, AK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CHARLOCK have any anagrams?
No. CHARLOCK has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CHARLOCK in the dictionary?
Yes. CHARLOCK appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.