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Is WAGES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WAGES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WAGES mean?

  1. noun

    a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

    “the wages of sin is death”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

W (4) + A (1) + G (2) + 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 WAGES

Single letters that turn WAGES 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 WAGES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from WAGES

The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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