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Serve

Yes, serve is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does serve mean?

noun

  1. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play his powerful serves won the game

verb

  1. serve a purpose, role, or function The tree stump serves as a table
  2. do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function He served as head of the department for three years
  3. contribute or conduce to The scandal served to increase his popularity

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for serve

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of serve

Words you can make from serve

Unscramble SERVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is serve a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Serve is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is serve worth in Scrabble?

Serve is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does serve mean?

Serve means: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play.

Could serve be a Wordle answer?

Serve is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.