ES — Is ES a Scrabble Word?
ES is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
E = 1 + S = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble. ES is a fairly common word. On a triple-word square it is worth 6 points; in Words With Friends it scores 2 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to ES
Hooks let you play a word alongside ES and score both. ES takes 8 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks (letter + ES)
- BES5
- FES6
- HES6
- LES3
- OES3
- PES5
- RES3
- YES6
Back hooks (ES + letter)
- ESS3
3 letter words containing ES (9)
- YES6
- LES3
- HES6
- RES3
- PES5
- BES5
- ESS3
- FES6
- OES3
4 letter words starting with ES (3)
- ESES4
- ESNE4
- ESPY9
5 letter words starting with ES (9)
- ESSAY8
- ESTER5
- ESCAR7
- ESCOT7
- ESKAR9
- ESKER9
- ESNES5
- ESSES5
- ESTOP7
About this word check
Two-letter words like ES are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is ES a Scrabble word?
Yes. ES is valid in TWL06 and scores 2 points.
Is ES valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. ES is in the ENABLE word list and scores 2 WWF points.
How many points is ES?
It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 2 points in Words With Friends.
Is ES a two-letter word?
Yes. ES has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to ES?
Front hooks: BES, FES, HES, LES, OES, PES, RES, YES. Back hooks: ESS.
How is ES scored?
E = 1 + S = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.