How many points is BES worth in Scrabble?

BES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BES?

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

Can you add a letter to BES?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OBES, BEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BES

5 pts

BES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. BES is a noun form of beth. BETH means "second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, transliterated as b".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BES is a noun form of beth. BETH means "second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, transliterated as b".

In a sentence: "The bes is noted."

Share BES

Check the Scrabble meaning of BES. It scores 5 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BETH9 pts

Front hooks

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

OBES6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BES. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BEST6 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 5

BES Scrabble FAQ

Is BES a Scrabble word?: BES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does BES mean?: BES is a noun form of beth. BETH means "second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, transliterated as b".
How do you use BES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bes is noted."
How many points is BES worth in Scrabble?: BES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BES?: BES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OBES, BEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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