TAKU
4-letter word
TAKU is a valid Scrabble word
Is TAKU Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — TAKU 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 TAKU Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
TAKU Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
TAKU — Word Stats
Is TAKU Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — TAKU scores 8 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 8 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 8 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 9 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 8 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in TAKU are K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is TAKU Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — TAKU scores 9 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why TAKU scores 9 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.
Is TAKU a Wordle Word?
❌ No — TAKU cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. TAKU has 4 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is TAKU Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — TAKU 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 TAKU:
T______UT__U Is TAKU Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — TAKU 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 TAKU
Shorter words hidden in TAKU's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within TAKU →Anagrams of TAKU
No perfect anagrams exist for TAKU — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TAKU
Is TAKU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TAKU is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is TAKU in Scrabble?
TAKU scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 9 points.
Is TAKU valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. TAKU is a valid Words With Friends word worth 9 points.
What does TAKU mean?
TAKU: A valid English word in the word list.
Can TAKU be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. TAKU has 4 letters.
What words can you make from TAKU's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from TAKU's letters. Short words like AK, AT, KA can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does TAKU have any anagrams?
No. TAKU has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is TAKU in the dictionary?
Yes. TAKU appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.