How many points is HOVELS worth in Scrabble?

HOVELS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOVELS?

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

Can you add a letter to HOVELS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HOVELS

12 pts

HOVELS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HOVELS is a noun form of hovel. HOVEL means "small dirty house or hut".

Meaning & examples

noun

An open shed for sheltering cattle, or protecting produce, etc., from the weather.
A poor cottage; a small, mean house; a hut.
In the manufacture of porcelain, a large, conical brick structure around which the firing kilns are grouped.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HOVELS is a noun form of hovel. HOVEL means "small dirty house or hut".

In a sentence: "The hovels is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HOVELS. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HOVEL11 pts

Front hooks

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

SHOVELS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

HOVELS Scrabble FAQ

Is HOVELS a Scrabble word?: HOVELS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does HOVELS mean?: HOVELS is a noun form of hovel. HOVEL means "small dirty house or hut".
How do you use HOVELS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hovels is noted."
How many points is HOVELS worth in Scrabble?: HOVELS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOVELS?: HOVELS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOVELS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHOVELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.