SERVES is a valid Scrabble word — 9 points
Yes. SERVES is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept SERVES?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 30 / 100
Our own measure of how useful SERVES is to know. It scores 9 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 6.7% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for SERVES
No single letter turns SERVES into another word.
How SERVES scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in SERVES, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| s | 2 | 4 |
| e | 2 | 12 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| v | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 250,853.
What stands out about SERVES
- SERVES begins and ends with the same letter.
- The same 6 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does SERVES mean in Scrabble?
SERVES is the adverb formed from FORMAL.
FORMAL(adjective) — Following accepted rules, customs or conventions, especially in a serious or official way.
Anagrams of SERVES
The 6 tiles of SERVES in a different order — 2 found.
Shorter words from the letters in SERVES
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Common questions about SERVES
- Is SERVES valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts SERVES, where it scores 10 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is SERVES worth?
- SERVES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to SERVES?
- No single letter can be added to SERVES to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of SERVES:
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