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
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 5
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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