Is BIASES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BIASES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BIASES mean?
Biases is a form of BIAS.
- noun
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
- noun
a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
- verb
influence in an unfair way
“you are biasing my choice by telling me yours”
- verb
cause to be biased
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 6
B (3) + I (1) + A (1) + S (1) + E (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 BIASES
BIASES 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 BIASES
The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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