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HOPES

/həʊps/

5 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of HOPES

verb

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

verb

To be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.

verb

To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; usually followed by in.

noun

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."

noun

The actual thing wished for.

noun

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."

noun

A hollow; a valley, especially the upper end of a narrow mountain valley when it is nearly encircled by smooth, green slopes; a comb.

noun

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

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
10
points

Is HOPES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HOPES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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 hopes Total
Scrabble 41311 10
WWF 31411 10

Anagrams of HOPES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About HOPES

What does HOPES mean?
HOPES is a verb. To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.
Is HOPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOPES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOPES worth in Scrabble?
HOPES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOPES?
You can make 53 words from the letters in HOPES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of HOPES?
The anagrams of HOPES (words using the exact same letters) are: SHOPE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.