How many points is HOISTS worth in Scrabble?

HOISTS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOISTS?

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

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HOISTS

9 pts

HOISTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. HOISTS is a verb form of hoist. HOIST means "to haul up by some mechanical means".

Meaning & examples

/hɔɪsts/

noun

A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.
The act of hoisting; a lift.
Example: Give me a hoist over that wall.
The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length, when flying from a staff.

verb

To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
To lift someone up to be flogged.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HOISTS is a verb form of hoist. HOIST means "to haul up by some mechanical means".

In a sentence: "They hoists."

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Letter Values

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HOISTS Scrabble FAQ

Is HOISTS a Scrabble word?: HOISTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does HOISTS mean?: HOISTS is a verb form of hoist. HOIST means "to haul up by some mechanical means".
How do you use HOISTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hoists."
How many points is HOISTS worth in Scrabble?: HOISTS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOISTS?: HOISTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).