HEISTS is a valid Scrabble word — 9 points

Yes. HEISTS is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words with Friends.

Which word lists accept HEISTS?

Word power: 32 / 100

Our own measure of how useful HEISTS is to know. It scores 9 from 6 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.2% of the bag. How this number is calculated

Hooks for HEISTS

Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF.

How HEISTS scores

Face value of the 6 tiles in HEISTS, before any board multiplier.

Tiles you need

Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 153,299.

What stands out about HEISTS

• The same 6 tiles also spell 5 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.

Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things

What does HEISTS mean in Scrabble?

HEISTS is a form of HEIST (its plural or a verb form).

HEIST(noun) — A robbery or theft, especially one that is carefully planned in advance and involves a substantial haul, such as money, jewels, or valuable goods.

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Anagrams of HEISTS

The 6 tiles of HEISTS in a different order — 5 found.

Shorter words from the letters in HEISTS

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Common questions about HEISTS

Is HEISTS valid in Words with Friends?

Yes. Words with Friends accepts HEISTS, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is HEISTS worth?

HEISTS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.

What letters can be added to HEISTS?

HEISTS takes 1 hook: 1 in front and 0 at the end.