Is PASSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PASSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PASSES mean?
Passes is a form of PASS.
- verb
go across or through
“We passed the point where the police car had parked”
- verb
move past
“A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window”
- verb
make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
“They passed the amendment”
- verb
pass by
“three years elapsed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 6
P (3) + A (1) + S (1) + S (1) + E (1) + 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 PASSES
PASSES 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 PASSES
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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