HOCUS is a playable word

hocus Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
hocused, hocusing, hocuses or hocussed, hocussing, hocusses
to deceive or cheat
18 Playable Words can be made from "HOCUS"
   2-Letter Words (7 found)
   3-Letter Words (7 found)
   4-Letter Words (3 found)
   5-Letter Words (1 found)