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Is HOBS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HOBS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HOBS mean?

Hobs is a form of HOB.

  1. noun

    (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

  2. noun

    (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

  3. noun

    a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears

  4. noun

    a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

H (4) + O (1) + B (3) + S (1) = 9 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 HOBS

HOBS 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.

Anagrams of HOBS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HOBS

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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