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Is DODGES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DODGES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DODGES mean?

Dodges is a form of DODGE.

  1. verb

    make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

    “The child dodged the teacher's blow”

  2. noun

    an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

    “his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track”

  3. noun

    a quick evasive movement

  4. verb

    move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course

    “the pickpocket dodged through the crowd”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + O (1) + D (2) + G (2) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 DODGES

DODGES 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 DODGES

The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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