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".

Meaning & examples

/haɪə/

Pronunciation: /haɪɹ/

Audio source · BY-SA 3.0

noun

Payment for the temporary use of something.
Example: The sign offered pedalos on hire.
Reward, payment.
The state of being hired, or having a job; employment.
Example: When my grandfather retired, he had over twenty mechanics in his hire.

Synonyms: employ, employment

verb

To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
Example: We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down.
To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
Example: The company had problems when it tried to hire more skilled workers.
To exchange the services of for remuneration.
Example: They hired themselves out as day laborers. They hired out their basement for Inauguration week.

Synonyms: rent

Antonyms: fire

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pay to have temporary use of

In a sentence: "They hire."

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.
What does HIRE mean?: pay to have temporary use of
How do you use HIRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hire."
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.

HIRE

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

Definition and meaning

Share HIRE

Front hooks

Back hooks

Shorter words from these letters

Letter Values

HIRE Scrabble FAQ

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

Related word lists