Is WISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WISH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WISH mean?
- verb
hope for; have a wish
“I wish I could go home now”
- verb
prefer or wish to do something
“Do you care to try this dish?”
- verb
make or express a wish
“I wish that Christmas were over”
- noun
a specific feeling of desire
“he got his wish”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
W (4) + I (1) + S (1) + H (4) = 10 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 WISH
Single letters that turn WISH into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from WISH
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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