Is HOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOUND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HOUND mean?
- noun
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
- noun
someone who is morally reprehensible
“you dirty dog”
- verb
pursue or chase relentlessly
“The hunters traced the deer into the woods”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
H (4) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 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 HOUND
Single letters that turn HOUND 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
Anagrams of HOUND
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HOUND
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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