Is SPICES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPICES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SPICES mean?
Spices is a form of SPICE.
- noun
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
- verb
make more interesting or flavorful
“Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer”
- noun
any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
- noun
the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + P (3) + I (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 10 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 SPICES
SPICES 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 SPICES
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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