Is “Nets” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
NETS
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Invalid

Meaning of Nets

/nɛts/

noun
  1. 1.A mesh of string, cord or rope.

    a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net

  2. 2.A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.

  3. 3.A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.

Synonyms: reticulation, snare, trap, network, development, mesh

verb
  1. 1.To catch by means of a net.

  2. 2.To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.

  3. 3.To enclose or cover with a net.

    to net a tree

Synonyms: catch, catch, ensnare, entrap, snare, trap

noun
  1. 1.The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.

verb
  1. 1.To receive as profit.

    The company nets $30 on every sale.

  2. 2.To yield as profit for.

    The scam netted the criminals $30,000.

  3. 3.To fully hedge a position.

    Every party is netting their position with a counter-party