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
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
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
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