HOSTAGES
8-letter word
HOSTAGES is a valid Scrabble word
Is HOSTAGES Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — HOSTAGES has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does HOSTAGES Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
HOSTAGES Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
HOSTAGES — Word Stats
Is HOSTAGES Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — HOSTAGES scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in HOSTAGES are H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is HOSTAGES Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — HOSTAGES scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why HOSTAGES scores 12 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is HOSTAGES a Wordle Word?
❌ No — HOSTAGES cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOSTAGES has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from HOSTAGES's letters: AOTES · ASHES · ASHET · ASHOT · ASSET · ASSOT
Is HOSTAGES Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — HOSTAGES is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for HOSTAGES:
H______________SH______S Is HOSTAGES Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — HOSTAGES is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within HOSTAGES's letters.
Words You Can Make From HOSTAGES
Shorter words hidden in HOSTAGES's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within HOSTAGES →Anagrams of HOSTAGES
No perfect anagrams exist for HOSTAGES — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HOSTAGES
Is HOSTAGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HOSTAGES is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is HOSTAGES in Scrabble?
HOSTAGES scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is HOSTAGES valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. HOSTAGES is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does HOSTAGES mean?
HOSTAGES: A valid English word in the word list.
Can HOSTAGES be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOSTAGES has 8 letters.
What words can you make from HOSTAGES's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from HOSTAGES's letters. Short words like AE, AG, AH can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does HOSTAGES have any anagrams?
No. HOSTAGES has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is HOSTAGES in the dictionary?
Yes. HOSTAGES appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.