HAKE
4-letter word
HAKE is a valid Scrabble word
Is HAKE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — HAKE has 4 |
| 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 | ✅ Yes | 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 HAKE Mean?
the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod
HAKE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
HAKE — Word Stats
Is HAKE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — HAKE scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in HAKE are H (4 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is HAKE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — HAKE scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why HAKE scores 10 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Is HAKE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — HAKE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HAKE has 4 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is HAKE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — HAKE 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 ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for HAKE:
H______EH__E Is HAKE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — HAKE 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 HAKE
Shorter words hidden in HAKE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for HAKE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HAKE
Is HAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HAKE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is HAKE in Scrabble?
HAKE scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is HAKE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. HAKE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does HAKE mean?
HAKE: the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod
Can HAKE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HAKE has 4 letters.
What words can you make from HAKE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from HAKE's letters. Short words like AE, AH, AK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does HAKE have any anagrams?
No. HAKE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is HAKE in the dictionary?
Yes. HAKE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.