With LOCKS
23 words · highest scoring is picklocks at 23 points
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About 9 Letter Words With LOCKS
There are 23 nine letter words containing LOCKS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is picklocks at 23 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 With LOCKS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With LOCKS
- picklocks23
- blockship22
- havelocks21
- charlocks20
- locksmith20
- cutblocks19
- gavelocks19
- headlocks19
9 Letter Words With LOCKS Defined
- picklocksNoun · 23 points
- a person who picks locks
- headlocksNoun · 19 points
- a method of restraining someone by holding an arm firmly around their head, especially as a hold in wrestling
- forelocksNoun · 18 points
- a lock of hair growing just above the forehead
- sherlocksNoun · 18 points
- a person who investigates mysteries or shows great perceptiveness
9 Letter Words With LOCKS: Questions
How many nine letter words containing LOCKS are there?
There are 23 nine letter words containing LOCKS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing LOCKS?
PICKLOCKS is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing LOCKS?
ALCOLOCKS, FORELOCKS, LOVELOCKS are among the most familiar nine letter words containing LOCKS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing LOCKS 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.