Is TYPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TYPES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TYPES mean?
Types is a form of TYPE.
- noun
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
“what type of sculpture do you prefer?”
- noun
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
“a real character”
- verb
write by means of a keyboard with types
“type the acceptance letter, please”
- verb
identify as belonging to a certain type
“Such people can practically be typed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + Y (4) + P (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 TYPES
TYPES 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 TYPES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TYPES
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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