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Is HADES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HADES mean?

  1. noun

    (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

  2. noun

    (religion) the world of the dead

    “No one goes to Hades with all his immense wealth”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

H (4) + A (1) + D (2) + 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 HADES

Single letters that turn HADES 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.

Anagrams of HADES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HADES

The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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