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Is HOE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HOE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HOE mean?

  1. noun

    a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle

  2. verb

    dig with a hoe

    “He is hoeing the flower beds”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

5

Words With Friends

3

Letters

H (4) + O (1) + E (1) = 6 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 HOE

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks3

Words you can make from HOE

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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