How many points is HOUSE worth in Scrabble?

HOUSE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOUSE?

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

Can you add a letter to HOUSE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOUSE, SHOUSE, HOUSED, HOUSEL, HOUSER, HOUSES, HOUSEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

HOUSE

8 pts

HOUSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. HOUSE means "building used as a home".

Meaning & examples

/hʌʊs/

Pronunciation: /hʌʊs/

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Pronunciation: /haʊs/

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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

noun

House music.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

building used as a home

In a sentence: "The house is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HOUSE. It scores 8 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

HOUSE Scrabble FAQ

Is HOUSE a Scrabble word?: HOUSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does HOUSE mean?: building used as a home
How do you use HOUSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The house is noted."
How many points is HOUSE worth in Scrabble?: HOUSE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOUSE?: HOUSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOUSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOUSE, SHOUSE, HOUSED, HOUSEL, HOUSER, HOUSES, HOUSEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.