Is AREAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AREAS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AREAS mean?
Areas is a form of AREA.
- noun
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
“it was a mountainous area”
- noun
a subject of study
“it was his area of specialization”
- noun
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
“in the abdominal region”
- noun
a particular environment or walk of life
“his social sphere is limited”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
5
Letters
A (1) + R (1) + E (1) + A (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 AREAS
AREAS 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 AREAS
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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