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POKES

5 letters · 2 syllables

P 3/4
O 1/1
K 5/5
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of POKES

POKES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is POKES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, POKES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: POKES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for POKES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter pokes Total
Scrabble 31511 11
WWF 41511 12

Anagrams of POKES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use POKES in Word Games

POKES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, POKES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POKES to find 38 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POKES

What does POKES mean?
POKES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is POKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POKES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POKES worth in Scrabble?
POKES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POKES?
You can make 38 words from the letters in POKES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of POKES?
The anagrams of POKES (words using the exact same letters) are: SPOKE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.