Is ARBORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ARBORS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ARBORS mean?
Arbors is a form of ARBOR.
- noun
tree (as opposed to shrub)
- noun
any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
- noun
a framework that supports climbing plants
“the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + R (1) + B (3) + O (1) + R (1) + S (1) = 8 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 ARBORS
Single letters that turn ARBORS 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.
Words you can make from ARBORS
The 51 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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