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
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
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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