Is MENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MENDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MENDS mean?
Mends is a form of MEND.
- verb
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
“She repaired her TV set”
- verb
heal or recover
“My broken leg is mending”
- noun
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
“her stockings had several mends”
- noun
the act of putting something in working order again
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 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 MENDS
Single letters that turn MENDS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from MENDS
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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