Is LEASH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEASH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEASH mean?
- noun
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
- noun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
- noun
a figurative restraint
“asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market”
- verb
fasten with a rope
“rope the bag securely”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + S (1) + H (4) = 8 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 LEASH
LEASH 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 LEASH
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LEASH
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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