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HORDES

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of HORDES

noun

A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.

noun

A large number of people.

"We were beset by a horde of street vendors who thought we were tourists and would buy their cheap souvenirs."

Examples of HORDES in a Sentence

  • "We were beset by a horde of street vendors who thought we were tourists and would buy their cheap souvenirs."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
9
points

Is HORDES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: HORDES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HORDES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hordes Total
Scrabble 411211 10
WWF 311211 9

Anagrams of HORDES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HORDES

100 words from the letters in HORDES

How to Use HORDES in Word Games

HORDES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HORDES 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 HORDES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HORDES

What does HORDES mean?
HORDES is a noun. A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.
Is HORDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HORDES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HORDES worth in Scrabble?
HORDES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HORDES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HORDES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of HORDES?
The anagrams of HORDES (words using the exact same letters) are: HORSED, RESHOD, SHODER, SHORED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.