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Is HOPS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HOPS mean?

  1. noun

    twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

H (4) + O (1) + P (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 HOPS

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

Front hooks3

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of HOPS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HOPS

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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