Is SERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SERVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SERVE mean?
- verb
serve a purpose, role, or function
“The tree stump serves as a table”
- verb
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
“He served as head of the department for three years”
- verb
contribute or conduce to
“The scandal served to increase his popularity”
- verb
be used by; as of a utility
“The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 8 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 SERVE
Single letters that turn SERVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of SERVE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SERVE
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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