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Is GIVES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GIVES mean?

Gives is a form of GIVE.

  1. verb

    cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

    “She gave him a black eye”

  2. verb

    be the cause or source of

    “He gave me a lot of trouble”

  3. verb

    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

    “I gave her my money”

  4. verb

    convey or reveal information

    “Give one's name”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + I (1) + V (4) + 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 GIVES

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from GIVES

The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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