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Is ROVES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ROVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ROVES mean?

Roves is a form of ROVE.

  1. verb

    move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

    “The gypsies roamed the woods”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

R (1) + O (1) + V (4) + 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 ROVES

Single letters that turn ROVES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks4

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of ROVES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ROVES

The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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