How many points is HIRES worth in Scrabble?

HIRES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIRES?

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

Can you add a letter to HIRES?

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

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HIRES

8 pts

HIRES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HIRES is a verb form of hire. HIRE means "to engage the services of for payment".

Meaning & examples

noun

Payment for the temporary use of something.
Example: The sign offered pedalos on hire.
Reward, payment.
The state of being hired, or having a job; employment.
Example: When my grandfather retired, he had over twenty mechanics in his hire.

Synonyms: employ, employment

verb

To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
Example: We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down.
To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
Example: The company had problems when it tried to hire more skilled workers.
To exchange the services of for remuneration.
Example: They hired themselves out as day laborers. They hired out their basement for Inauguration week.

Synonyms: rent

Antonyms: fire

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HIRES is a verb form of hire. HIRE means "to engage the services of for payment".

In a sentence: "They hires."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HIRE7 pts

Front hooks

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

SHIRES9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

HIRES Scrabble FAQ

Is HIRES a Scrabble word?: HIRES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does HIRES mean?: HIRES is a verb form of hire. HIRE means "to engage the services of for payment".
How do you use HIRES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hires."
How many points is HIRES worth in Scrabble?: HIRES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIRES?: HIRES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HIRES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHIRES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

HIRES

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

Definition and meaning

Share HIRES

Base words

Front hooks

Shorter words from these letters

Letter Values

HIRES Scrabble FAQ

Meaning & examples

noun

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