Is HECTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HECTOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HECTOR mean?
- noun
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
- verb
be bossy towards
“Her big brother always bullied her when she was young”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
H (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + O (1) + R (1) = 11 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 HECTOR
Single letters that turn HECTOR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of HECTOR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HECTOR
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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