Is HALES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HALES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HALES mean?
Hales is a form of HALE.
- noun
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
- noun
United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
- noun
prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
- verb
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
“She forced him to take a job in the city”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
H (4) + A (1) + L (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 HALES
Single letters that turn HALES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of HALES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HALES
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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