Is WASHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WASHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WASHES mean?
Washes is a form of WASH.
- verb
clean with some chemical process
- verb
cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
- verb
cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
“Wash the towels, please!”
- noun
a thin coat of water-base paint
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
W (4) + A (1) + S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 12 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 WASHES
Single letters that turn WASHES 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 WASHES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WASHES
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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