Is HEDGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HEDGES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HEDGES mean?
Hedges is a form of HEDGE.
- noun
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
- verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
“He dodged the issue”
- noun
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
- noun
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
“when you say `maybe' you are just hedging”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
H (4) + E (1) + D (2) + G (2) + E (1) + S (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 HEDGES
HEDGES 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 HEDGES
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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