How many points is HOW worth in Scrabble?

HOW is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOW?

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

Can you add a letter to HOW?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOW, DHOW, SHOW, HOWE, HOWF, HOWK, HOWL, HOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HOW

9 pts

HOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. HOW means "a method of doing something".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a method of doing something

Share HOW

Check the Scrabble meaning of HOW. It scores 9 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after HOW. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

HOWS10 pts

Letter Values

= 9

HOW Scrabble FAQ

Is HOW a Scrabble word?: HOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is HOW worth in Scrabble?: HOW is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOW?: HOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOW?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOW, DHOW, SHOW, HOWE, HOWF, HOWK, HOWL, HOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.