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Is DOPES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOPES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DOPES mean?

Dopes is a form of DOPE.

  1. noun

    street names for marijuana

  2. noun

    an ignorant or foolish person

  3. noun

    carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States)

  4. noun

    slang terms for inside information

    “is that the straight dope?”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + O (1) + P (3) + 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 DOPES

Single letters that turn DOPES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of DOPES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DOPES

The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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