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Hire

Yes, hire is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does hire mean?

noun

  1. a newly hired employee the new hires need special training
  2. the act of hiring something or someone he signed up for a week's car hire

verb

  1. engage or hire for work They hired two new secretaries in the department
  2. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
  3. engage for service under a term of contract We took an apartment on a quiet street

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hire

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of hire

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Frequently asked questions

Is hire a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hire is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is hire worth in Scrabble?

Hire is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hire mean?

Hire means: a newly hired employee.