How many points is USES worth in Scrabble?

USES is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept USES?

USES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to USES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUSES, FUSES, MUSES, PUSES, RUSES, SUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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USES

4 pts

USES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. USES is a verb form of use. USE means "to put into service".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act of using.
Example: The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations.
The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.
(followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
Example: What's the use of a law that nobody follows?

Synonyms: employment, nait, note, usage, benefit, good, point, usefulness

verb

To utilize or employ.
To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
Example: soldiers who are used to hardships and danger
(except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
Example: I used to get things done.

Synonyms: apply, employ, engage, utilise, utilize, exploit, take advantage of

noun

A form of equitable ownership peculiar to English law, by which one person enjoys the profits of lands, etc. whose legal title is vested in another in trust.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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Definition and meaning

USES is a verb form of use. USE means "to put into service".

In a sentence: "They uses."

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Letter Values

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USES Scrabble FAQ

Is USES a Scrabble word?: USES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does USES mean?: USES is a verb form of use. USE means "to put into service".
How do you use USES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They uses."
How many points is USES worth in Scrabble?: USES is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept USES?: USES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to USES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUSES, FUSES, MUSES, PUSES, RUSES, SUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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