How many points is HOUSES worth in Scrabble?

HOUSES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOUSES?

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

Can you add a letter to HOUSES?

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

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HOUSES

9 pts

HOUSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. HOUSES is a verb form of house. HOUSE means "to lodge in a building in which people live".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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noun

A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
Example: This is my house and my family's ancestral home.
The people who live in a house; a household.
A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word).
Example: On arriving at the zoo, we immediately headed for the monkey house.

Synonyms: shop

verb

To keep within a structure or container.
Example: The car is housed in the garage.
To admit to residence; to harbor/harbour.
To take shelter or lodging; to abide; to lodge.

Synonyms: accommodate, harbor, harbour, host, put up, enclose, store

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HOUSES is a verb form of house. HOUSE means "to lodge in a building in which people live".

In a sentence: "They houses."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HOUSE8 pts

Front hooks

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

CHOUSES12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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HOUSES Scrabble FAQ

Is HOUSES a Scrabble word?: HOUSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does HOUSES mean?: HOUSES is a verb form of house. HOUSE means "to lodge in a building in which people live".
How do you use HOUSES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They houses."
How many points is HOUSES worth in Scrabble?: HOUSES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOUSES?: HOUSES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOUSES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.