How many points is WASHES worth in Scrabble?

WASHES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WASHES?

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

Can you add a letter to WASHES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWASHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WASHES

12 pts

WASHES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. WASHES is a verb form of wash. WASH means "to cleanse by immersing in or applying a liquid".

Meaning & examples

noun

The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
Example: I'm going to have a quick wash before coming to bed.
A liquid used for washing.
A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.
Example: hand wash

Synonyms: lavatory

verb

To clean with water.
Example: Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans.
To move or erode by the force of water in motion.
Example: Heavy rains wash a road or an embankment.
To separate valuable material (such as gold) from worthless material by the action of flowing water.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WASHES is a verb form of wash. WASH means "to cleanse by immersing in or applying a liquid".

In a sentence: "They washes."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WASH10 pts

Front hooks

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

SWASHES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

WASHES Scrabble FAQ

Is WASHES a Scrabble word?: WASHES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does WASHES mean?: WASHES is a verb form of wash. WASH means "to cleanse by immersing in or applying a liquid".
How do you use WASHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They washes."
How many points is WASHES worth in Scrabble?: WASHES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WASHES?: WASHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WASHES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWASHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.