Is NOTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOTES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NOTES mean?
Notes is a form of NOTE.
- verb
make mention of
“She observed that his presentation took up too much time”
- verb
notice or perceive
“She noted that someone was following her”
- verb
observe with care or pay close attention to
“Take note of this chemical reaction”
- noun
a brief written record
“he made a note of the appointment”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
N (1) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 5 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 NOTES
NOTES 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 NOTES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NOTES
The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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