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HEAD

8 pts

HEAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HEAD means "to be chief of".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to be chief of

In a sentence: "They head."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before HEAD. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after HEAD. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HEAD, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

H4
E1
A1
D2
= 8

HEAD Scrabble FAQ

Is HEAD a Scrabble word?
HEAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does HEAD mean?
to be chief of
How do you use HEAD in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They head."
How many points is HEAD worth in Scrabble?
HEAD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEAD?
HEAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEAD?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AHEAD, HEADY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.