Is ABOVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ABOVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ABOVES mean?
Aboves is a form of ABOVE.
- adverb
(in writing) at an earlier place
“see above”
- adjective
appearing earlier in the same text
“flaws in the above interpretation”
- adverb
in or to a place that is higher
- noun
an earlier section of a written text
“for instructions refer to the above”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + B (3) + O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ABOVES
ABOVES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from ABOVES
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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