Is LEADS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEADS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEADS mean?
Leads is a form of LEAD.
- verb
take somebody somewhere
“We lead him to our chief”
- verb
produce as a result or residue
“The water left a mark on the silk dress”
- verb
tend to or result in
“This remark lead to further arguments among the guests”
- verb
travel in front of; go in advance of others
“The procession was headed by John”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 6 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 LEADS
Single letters that turn LEADS 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 LEADS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LEADS
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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