Is SMITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SMITES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SMITES mean?
Smites is a form of SMITE.
- verb
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
- verb
affect suddenly with deep feeling
“He was smitten with love for this young girl”
- verb
cause physical pain or suffering in
“afflict with the plague”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + M (3) + I (1) + T (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 SMITES
SMITES 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.
Anagrams of SMITES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SMITES
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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