How many points is HEART worth in Scrabble?

HEART is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEART?

HEART is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HEART?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEARTH, HEARTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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HEART

8 pts

HEART is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HEART is a verb form of hearten. HEARTEN means "to give courage to".

Meaning & examples

/hɑːt/

Pronunciation: /hɑːt/

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noun

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
Emotions, kindness, moral effort, or spirit in general.
Example: The team lost, but they showed a lot of heart.
The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, etc.; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; usually in a good sense; personality.
Example: a good, tender, loving, bad, hard, or selfish heart

Synonyms: bravery, nerve, crux, gist, honey, sugar

verb

To be fond of. Often bracketed or abbreviated with a heart symbol.
Example: 2008 July 25, "The Media Hearts Obama?", On The Media, National Public Radio
To give heart to; to hearten; to encourage.
To fill an interior with rubble, as a wall or a breakwater.

Synonyms: less than three, love

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HEART is a verb form of hearten. HEARTEN means "to give courage to".

In a sentence: "They heart."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HEART. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HEARTEN10 pts

Word forms

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

HEART Scrabble FAQ

Is HEART a Scrabble word?: HEART is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does HEART mean?: HEART is a verb form of hearten. HEARTEN means "to give courage to".
How do you use HEART in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They heart."
How many points is HEART worth in Scrabble?: HEART is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEART?: HEART is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEART?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEARTH, HEARTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

HEART

Meaning & examples

noun

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Definition and meaning

Share HEART

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