Is OPPOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPPOSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OPPOSES mean?
Opposes is a form of OPPOSE.
- verb
be against; express opposition to
“We oppose the ban on abortion”
- verb
fight against or resist strongly
“The senator said he would oppose the bill”
- verb
contrast with equal weight or force
- verb
set into opposition or rivalry
“let them match their best athletes against ours”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 7
O (1) + P (3) + P (3) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 11 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 OPPOSES
OPPOSES 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.
Words you can make from OPPOSES
The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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