How many points is LIKES worth in Scrabble?

LIKES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIKES?

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

Can you add a letter to LIKES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LIKES

9 pts

LIKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. LIKES means "like, to find pleasant. LIKE means "possessing the same or almost the same characteristics".".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

like, to find pleasant. LIKE means "possessing the same or almost the same characteristics".

In a sentence: "They likes."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LIKES. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LIKE8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after LIKES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

LIKEST10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

LIKES Scrabble FAQ

Is LIKES a Scrabble word?: LIKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does LIKES mean?: like, to find pleasant. LIKE means "possessing the same or almost the same characteristics".
How do you use LIKES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They likes."
How many points is LIKES worth in Scrabble?: LIKES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIKES?: LIKES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIKES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LIKEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.