Is TIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TIES mean?
Ties is a form of TIE.
- verb
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
“They tied their victim to the chair”
- noun
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
“he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie”
- verb
finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
“The teams drew a tie”
- noun
a social or business relationship
“a valuable financial affiliation”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 4
- Words With Friends
- 4
- Letters
- 4
T (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 4 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 TIES
Single letters that turn TIES 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.
Anagrams of TIES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TIES
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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