Is LIKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIKES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIKES mean?
Likes is a form of LIKE.
- verb
prefer or wish to do something
“Do you care to try this dish?”
- verb
find enjoyable or agreeable
“I like jogging”
- adjective
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
“suits of like design”
- verb
be fond of
“I like my nephews”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + K (5) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 LIKES
Single letters that turn LIKES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from LIKES
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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