Starting With LOCK
8 words · highest scoring is lockboxes at 24 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With LOCK
There are 8 nine letter words starting with LOCK in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lockboxes at 24 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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9 Letter Words Starting With LOCK at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With LOCK
- lockboxes24
- lockpicks23
- lockaways21
- lockmaker21
- locksmith20
- lockdowns19
- lockhouse18
- locksteps17
9 Letter Words Starting With LOCK by Last Letter
9 Letter Words Starting With LOCK Defined
- lockboxesNoun · 24 points
- a lockable container, typically for storing money or valuables
- lockdownsNoun · 19 points
- a state or period in which movement within or access to an area is restricted in the interests of public safety or health
- locksmithNoun · 20 points
- a person who makes and repairs locks
9 Letter Words Starting With LOCK: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with LOCK are there?
There are 8 nine letter words starting with LOCK in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with LOCK?
LOCKBOXES is the highest scoring option at 24 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with LOCK?
LOCKAWAYS, LOCKDOWNS, LOCKPICKS are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with LOCK. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with LOCK valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.