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Is SCRIBES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SCRIBES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCRIBES mean?

Scribes is a form of SCRIBE.

  1. verb

    score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking

  2. noun

    French playwright (1791-1861)

  3. noun

    informal terms for journalists

  4. noun

    someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + B (3) + 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 SCRIBES

Single letters that turn SCRIBES 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.

Words you can make from SCRIBES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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