Is VOTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VOTES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VOTES mean?
Votes is a form of VOTE.
- verb
express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
“He voted for the motion”
- noun
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
“there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion”
- verb
express one's choice or preference by vote
“vote the Democratic ticket”
- noun
the opinion of a group as determined by voting
“they put the question to a vote”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
V (4) + O (1) + T (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 VOTES
VOTES 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 VOTES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from VOTES
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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