Yes, checkers is a Scrabble word!

Verb

1. Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

2. Variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns

Noun

1. A checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

2. An attendant who checks coats or baggage

3. One who checks the correctness of something

4. One of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers