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
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 5
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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