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Is HOPEFUL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HOPEFUL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HOPEFUL mean?

  1. adjective

    having or manifesting hope

    “a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets”

  2. adjective

    likely to turn out well in the future

    “had a bright future in publishing”

  3. noun

    an ambitious and aspiring young person

    “a lofty aspirant”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

H (4) + O (1) + P (3) + E (1) + F (4) + U (1) + L (1) = 15 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 HOPEFUL

Single letters that turn HOPEFUL 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

Words you can make from HOPEFUL

The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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