Is ANTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANTES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ANTES mean?
Antes is a form of ANTE.
- noun
(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
- verb
place one's stake
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
A (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 5 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 ANTES
Single letters that turn ANTES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of ANTES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ANTES
The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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