Is WORDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WORDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WORDS mean?
- noun
the words that are spoken
“I listened to his words very closely”
- noun
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
“his compositions always started with the lyrics”
- noun
language that is spoken or written
“he has a gift for words”
- noun
an angry dispute
“they had a quarrel”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + D (2) + 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 WORDS
Single letters that turn WORDS 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 WORDS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WORDS
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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