Is “Hates” a Scrabble word?
Yes
HATES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Hates
/heɪts/
noun
1.An object of hatred.
“One of my pet hates is traffic wardens.”
2.Hatred.
“He gave me a look filled with pure hate.”
3.Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.
verb
1.To dislike intensely or greatly.
2.To experience hatred.
“Do not fear; he who fears hates; he who hates kills. — attributed to Gandhi”