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Is SHIP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHIP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHIP mean?

  1. noun

    a vessel that carries passengers or freight

  2. verb

    transport commercially

  3. verb

    hire for work on a ship

  4. verb

    go on board

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + P (3) = 9 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 SHIP

Single letters that turn SHIP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of SHIP

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SHIP

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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