HOCKEY
6-letter word
HOCKEY is a valid Scrabble word
Is HOCKEY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — HOCKEY 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 HOCKEY Mean?
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field
HOCKEY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or C or K or Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
HOCKEY — Word Stats
Is HOCKEY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — HOCKEY scores 18 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 18 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 18 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 18 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in HOCKEY are H (4 pts), C (3 pts), K (5 pts), Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is HOCKEY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — HOCKEY scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why HOCKEY scores 17 pts in WWF vs 18 pts in Scrabble.
Is HOCKEY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — HOCKEY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOCKEY 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 HOCKEY's letters: CHOKE · CHOKY · COKEY · HOCKY · HOKEY
Is HOCKEY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — HOCKEY 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 HOCKEY:
H__________YH____Y Is HOCKEY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — HOCKEY 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 HOCKEY
Shorter words hidden in HOCKEY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HOCKEY
Is HOCKEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HOCKEY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is HOCKEY in Scrabble?
HOCKEY scores 18 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is HOCKEY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. HOCKEY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does HOCKEY mean?
HOCKEY: a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field
Can HOCKEY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOCKEY has 6 letters.
What words can you make from HOCKEY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from HOCKEY's letters. Short words like CE, CH, CK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does HOCKEY have any anagrams?
Yes — HOCKEY's letters can also spell: CHOKEY.
Is HOCKEY in the dictionary?
Yes. HOCKEY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.