Is STRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STRESSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STRESSES mean?
Stresses is a form of STRESS.
- noun
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
“he put the stress on the wrong syllable”
- verb
to stress, single out as important
“Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet”
- noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
“he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension”
- verb
put stress on; utter with an accent
“In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
8
Letters
S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (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 STRESSES
STRESSES 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 STRESSES
The 56 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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