Is SHIPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHIPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHIPS mean?
Ships is a form of SHIP.
- noun
a vessel that carries passengers or freight
- verb
transport commercially
- verb
hire for work on a ship
- verb
go on board
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + P (3) + S (1) = 10 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 SHIPS
SHIPS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from SHIPS
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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