Is VARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VARIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VARIES mean?
Varies is a form of VARY.
- verb
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
“her mood changes in accordance with the weather”
- verb
be at variance with; be out of line with
- verb
be subject to change in accordance with a variable
“Prices vary”
- verb
make something more diverse and varied
“Vary the menu”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
V (4) + A (1) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 VARIES
Single letters that turn VARIES 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 VARIES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from VARIES
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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