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Is HEAD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HEAD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HEAD mean?

  1. noun

    the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

    “he stuck his head out the window”

  2. verb

    to go or travel towards

    “where is she heading”

  3. noun

    a single domestic animal

    “200 head of cattle”

  4. verb

    be in charge of

    “Who is heading this project?”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

4

Letters

H (4) + E (1) + A (1) + D (2) = 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 HEAD

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

Anagrams of HEAD

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HEAD

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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