Is ROLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ROLES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ROLES mean?
Roles is a form of ROLE.
- noun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
“the function of a teacher”
- noun
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
“she played the part of Desdemona”
- noun
what something is used for
“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
- noun
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
“what is your role on the team?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
R (1) + O (1) + L (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 ROLES
Single letters that turn ROLES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of ROLES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ROLES
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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