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Is HYPES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HYPES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HYPES mean?

Hypes is a form of HYPE.

  1. noun

    blatant or sensational promotion

  2. verb

    publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

H (4) + Y (4) + P (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 13 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 HYPES

HYPES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from HYPES

The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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