How many points is HEELS worth in Scrabble?

HEELS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEELS?

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

Can you add a letter to HEELS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HEELS

8 pts

HEELS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HEELS is a verb form of heel. HEEL means "to supply with the raised part of a shoe".

Meaning & examples

/hiːlz/

Pronunciation: /hiːlz/

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noun

The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.

Synonyms: ender, outsider

Antonyms: toe, babyface

noun

The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.

Synonyms: heeling

noun

High-heeled shoes.
Example: She wore a short skirt and heels.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HEELS is a verb form of heel. HEEL means "to supply with the raised part of a shoe".

In a sentence: "They heels."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HEEL7 pts

Front hooks

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

WHEELS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

HEELS Scrabble FAQ

Is HEELS a Scrabble word?: HEELS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does HEELS mean?: HEELS is a verb form of heel. HEEL means "to supply with the raised part of a shoe".
How do you use HEELS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They heels."
How many points is HEELS worth in Scrabble?: HEELS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEELS?: HEELS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEELS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHEELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.