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
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
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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