Is BUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BUS mean?
- noun
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
“he always rode the bus to work”
- noun
the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar
- noun
an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
“the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system”
- noun
a car that is old and unreliable
“the fenders had fallen off that old bus”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
3
Letters
B (3) + U (1) + S (1) = 5 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for BUS
Single letters that turn BUS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of BUS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BUS
The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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