HOOKLIKE
8-letter word
HOOKLIKE is a valid Scrabble word
Is HOOKLIKE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 19 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 — HOOKLIKE 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 HOOKLIKE Mean?
having or resembling a hook (especially in the ability to grasp and hold)
HOOKLIKE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or K or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
HOOKLIKE — Word Stats
Is HOOKLIKE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — HOOKLIKE 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 — 19 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 19 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in HOOKLIKE are H (4 pts), K (5 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is HOOKLIKE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — HOOKLIKE scores 19 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why HOOKLIKE scores 19 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 HOOKLIKE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — HOOKLIKE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOOKLIKE 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 HOOKLIKE's letters: HELIO · ILOKO · KILEH · KIOKO · KOKIL · KOKIO
Is HOOKLIKE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — HOOKLIKE 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 HOOKLIKE:
H______________EH______E Is HOOKLIKE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — HOOKLIKE 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 HOOKLIKE's letters.
Words You Can Make From HOOKLIKE
Shorter words hidden in HOOKLIKE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within HOOKLIKE →Anagrams of HOOKLIKE
No perfect anagrams exist for HOOKLIKE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HOOKLIKE
Is HOOKLIKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HOOKLIKE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is HOOKLIKE in Scrabble?
HOOKLIKE scores 19 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 19 points.
Is HOOKLIKE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. HOOKLIKE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 19 points.
What does HOOKLIKE mean?
HOOKLIKE: having or resembling a hook (especially in the ability to grasp and hold)
Can HOOKLIKE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOOKLIKE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from HOOKLIKE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from HOOKLIKE's letters. Short words like EH, EL, EO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does HOOKLIKE have any anagrams?
No. HOOKLIKE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is HOOKLIKE in the dictionary?
Yes. HOOKLIKE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.