Is KEEPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KEEPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KEEPS mean?
Keeps is a form of KEEP.
- verb
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
“hold in place”
- verb
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
“Keep on working!”
- verb
retain possession of
“Can I keep my old stuffed animals?”
- verb
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
“We must prevent the cancer from spreading”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 5
K (5) + E (1) + E (1) + P (3) + S (1) = 11 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 KEEPS
KEEPS 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.
Anagrams of KEEPS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KEEPS
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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