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Is DRESS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DRESS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DRESS mean?

  1. noun

    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

  2. verb

    put on clothes

    “we had to dress quickly”

  3. verb

    provide with clothes or put clothes on

    “Parents must feed and dress their child”

  4. noun

    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

    “formal attire”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 6 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 DRESS

Single letters that turn DRESS 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

Words you can make from DRESS

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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