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Poke

Yes, poke is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does poke mean?

noun

  1. tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
  2. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
  3. a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

verb

  1. poke or thrust abruptly he jabbed his finger into her ribs
  2. search or inquire in a meddlesome way This guy is always nosing around the office
  3. stir by poking poke the embers in the fireplace

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for poke

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of poke

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters POKE.

Words you can make from poke

  • ope
  • oke
  • kop
  • kep

Unscramble POKE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is poke a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Poke is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is poke worth in Scrabble?

Poke is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does poke mean?

Poke means: tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous.