How many points is HIRES worth in Scrabble?

HIRES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIRES?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

HIRES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HIRES means "hire".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

hire

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

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

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

= 8

Is HIRES a Scrabble word?: HIRES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is HIRES worth in Scrabble?: HIRES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIRES?: HIRES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HIRES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHIRES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.