SHERLOCK
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
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H
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E
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R
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L
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O
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C
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K
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Definition of SHERLOCK
verb
To deduce.
verb
To search.
verb
To obsolete a unique feature in third-party software by introducing a similar or identical feature to the OS or a first-party program/app.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
18
points
Is SHERLOCK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHERLOCK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: SHERLOCK uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHERLOCK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | e | r | l | o | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHERLOCK
100 words from the letters in SHERLOCK
7-letter words
6-letter words
choker
15/15
USUKWWF
hocker
15/15
USUKWWF
chokes
15/15
USUKWWF
shlock
15/16
USUKWWF
kosher
13/12
USUKWWF
locker
12/14
USUKWWF
relock
12/14
USUKWWF
clokes
12/14
UK
clerks
12/14
USUKWWF
ockers
12/13
USUKWWF
socker
12/13
UK
choler
11/12
USUKWWF
orchel
11/12
UK
chores
11/11
USUKWWF
cosher
11/11
USUKWWF
ochers
11/11
USUKWWF
ochres
11/11
USUKWWF
roches
11/11
UK
schorl
11/12
USUKWWF
ceorls
8/10
USUKWWF
closer
8/10
USUKWWF
cresol
8/10
USUKWWF
escrol
8/10
UK
5-letter words
choke
14/14
USUKWWF
hecks
14/14
USUKWWF
hocks
14/14
USUKWWF
shock
14/14
USUKWWF
hokes
12/11
USUKWWF
okehs
12/11
USUKWWF
holks
12/12
USUKWWF
kohls
12/12
USUKWWF
khors
12/11
UK
cloke
11/13
UK
clerk
11/13
USUKWWF
ocker
11/12
USUKWWF
cokes
11/12
USUKWWF
locks
11/13
USUKWWF
recks
11/12
USUKWWF
corks
11/12
USUKWWF
rocks
11/12
USUKWWF
chore
10/10
USUKWWF
ocher
10/10
USUKWWF
ochre
10/10
USUKWWF
chose
10/10
USUKWWF
echos
10/10
USUKWWF
lochs
10/11
USWWF
koels
9/10
USUKWWF
lokes
9/10
UK
sloke
9/10
UK
kores
9/9
UK
rokes
9/9
UK
helos
8/8
USUKWWF
holes
8/8
USUKWWF
hosel
8/8
USUKWWF
sheol
8/8
USUKWWF
herls
8/8
USUKWWF
lehrs
8/8
USUKWWF
heros
8/7
USUKWWF
hoers
8/7
USUKWWF
horse
8/7
USUKWWF
hoser
8/7
UK
shoer
8/7
USUKWWF
shore
8/7
USUKWWF
shorl
8/8
USUKWWF
ceorl
7/9
USUKWWF
close
7/9
USUKWWF
coles
7/9
USUKWWF
socle
7/9
USUKWWF
ceros
7/8
USUKWWF
cores
7/8
USUKWWF
corse
7/8
USUKWWF
score
7/8
USUKWWF
eorls
5/6
UK
lores
5/6
USUKWWF
loser
5/6
USUKWWF
orles
5/6
USUKWWF
roles
5/6
USUKWWF
soler
5/6
UK
sorel
5/6
USUKWWF
How to Use SHERLOCK in Word Games
SHERLOCK is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHERLOCK to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHERLOCK
What does SHERLOCK mean?
SHERLOCK is a verb. To deduce.
Is SHERLOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHERLOCK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHERLOCK worth in Scrabble?
SHERLOCK is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHERLOCK?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHERLOCK. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHERLOCK?
Synonyms of SHERLOCK include: figure out, solve, hunt, seek. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.