Is SPORTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPORTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SPORTS mean?
Sports is a form of SPORT.
- noun
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
- noun
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
- verb
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
“she was sporting a new hat”
- noun
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + P (3) + O (1) + R (1) + T (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 SPORTS
SPORTS 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 SPORTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SPORTS
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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