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Pokey

Yes, pokey is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does pokey mean?

noun

  1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

adjective

  1. wasting time
  2. small and remote and insignificant a jerkwater college

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for pokey

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerNo

Anagrams of pokey

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters POKEY.

Words you can make from pokey

Unscramble POKEY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is pokey a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Pokey 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 pokey worth in Scrabble?

Pokey is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does pokey mean?

Pokey means: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).

Could pokey be a Wordle answer?

Pokey is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.