HOPES
/həʊps/
5 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of HOPES
To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.
"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."
To be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.
To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; usually followed by in.
The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
"After losing my job, there's no hope of being able to afford my world cruise."
The actual thing wished for.
A person or thing that is a source of hope.
"We still have one hope left: my roommate might see the note I left on the table."
A hollow; a valley, especially the upper end of a narrow mountain valley when it is nearly encircled by smooth, green slopes; a comb.
A sloping plain between mountain ridges.
Examples of HOPES in a Sentence
- "I am still hoping that all will turn out well."
- "After losing my job, there's no hope of being able to afford my world cruise."
- "We still have one hope left: my roommate might see the note I left on the table."
Word Details
Is HOPES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOPES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HOPES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HOPES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | p | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOPES
53 words from the letters in HOPES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HOPES in Word Games
HOPES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HOPES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOPES to find 53 additional valid words.