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HONES
8 ptsHONES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HONES is a verb form of hone. HONE means "to sharpen".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
HONES is a verb form of hone. HONE means "to sharpen".
In a sentence: "They hones."
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Base words
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Front hooks
Add one letter before HONES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
Back hooks
Add one letter after HONES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HONES, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
H4
O1
N1
E1
S1
= 8
HONES Scrabble FAQ
- Is HONES a Scrabble word?
- HONES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
- What does HONES mean?
- HONES is a verb form of hone. HONE means "to sharpen".
- How do you use HONES in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They hones."
- How many points is HONES worth in Scrabble?
- HONES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept HONES?
- HONES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to HONES?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PHONES, HONEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.