Is HOSTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOSTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HOSTS mean?
Hosts is a form of HOST.
- 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
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 5
H (4) + O (1) + S (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 8 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 HOSTS
Single letters that turn HOSTS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of HOSTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HOSTS
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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