Is HOST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HOST mean?
- noun
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
- noun
a vast multitude
- noun
an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
- noun
a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
4
Letters
H (4) + O (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 7 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 HOST
Single letters that turn HOST into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of HOST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HOST
The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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