How many points is HIRE worth in Scrabble?

HIRE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIRE?

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

Can you add a letter to HIRE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHIRE, HIRED, HIREE, HIRER, HIRES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HIRE

7 pts

HIRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. HIRE means "pay to have temporary use of".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

pay to have temporary use of

Share HIRE

Check the Scrabble meaning of HIRE. It scores 7 points.

Front hooks

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

SHIRE8 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

HIRE Scrabble FAQ

Is HIRE a Scrabble word?: HIRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
How many points is HIRE worth in Scrabble?: HIRE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIRE?: HIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HIRE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHIRE, HIRED, HIREE, HIRER, HIRES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.