Is DRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DRESSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DRESSES mean?
Dresses is a form of DRESS.
- noun
a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
- verb
put on clothes
“we had to dress quickly”
- verb
provide with clothes or put clothes on
“Parents must feed and dress their child”
- noun
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
“formal attire”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 7
D (2) + R (1) + E (1) + S (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 DRESSES
DRESSES 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 DRESSES
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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