Is GLOVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GLOVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GLOVES mean?
Gloves is a form of GLOVE.
- noun
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
- noun
handwear: covers the hand and wrist
- noun
boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
G (2) + L (1) + O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 10 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 GLOVES
GLOVES 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 GLOVES
The 51 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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