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
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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