US — Is US a Scrabble Word?
US 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
U = 1 + S = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble. US is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 6 points; in Words With Friends it scores 3 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to US
Hooks let you play a word alongside US and score both. US takes 5 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks (letter + US)
- BUS5
- JUS10
- MUS5
- NUS3
- PUS5
Back hooks (US + letter)
- USE3
3 letter words containing US (6)
- USE3
- BUS5
- JUS10
- MUS5
- PUS5
- NUS3
4 letter words starting with US (3)
- USED5
- USES4
- USER4
5 letter words starting with US (9)
- USING6
- USERS5
- USUAL5
- USAGE6
- USHER8
- USURP7
- USURY8
- USNEA5
- USQUE14
About this word check
Two-letter words like US 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 US a Scrabble word?
Yes. US is valid in TWL06 and scores 2 points.
Is US valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. US is in the ENABLE word list and scores 3 WWF points.
How many points is US?
It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends.
Is US a two-letter word?
Yes. US has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to US?
Front hooks: BUS, JUS, MUS, NUS, PUS. Back hooks: USE.
How is US scored?
U = 1 + S = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.