Scrabble requires you to have a good vocabulary. You can score only so much when you know just a few words.
However, sometimes, ordinary words can land us in a fix. Take the example of the word ‘Vs.’
Is it a valid Scrabble word? Would you be able to use ‘Vs’ to earn points?
Let’s find out.
Is ‘Vs’ in the Scrabble Dictionary?
‘Vs’ is not in the Scrabble dictionary. You cannot use it even in Words with Friends.
The word would have helped you score five points if it was valid.
‘Vs’ has only a few uses in the English language.
What is the Definition of ‘Vs?’
‘Vs.’ is the short for ‘versus.’ The meaning of the word is against something or someone.
For example, the Arsenal vs. Tottenham match starts today at 11 p.m. You can also use it in a sentence, “I don’t want to join the money vs. fame game.
‘Vs’ is also a pronoun. It is an obsolete typography of us. Sometimes, the word is used as the plural of the alphabet ‘V.’
Word games don’t allow you to use ‘Vs. However, you may make a new word with ‘Vs’ to earn points.
Can You Make Valid Words with ‘Vs?’
Using ‘Vs’ will not earn you a single point in Scrabble. However, players can make a few words with ‘Vs’ by adding more letters:
- Devs
- Guvs
- Pervs
- Isogrivs
- Perovskia
You can also make more words using ‘V’ and ‘S’ in different places. Examples include:
- Reverse
- Deviser
- Diversity
- Advisable
- Adversary
Refer to the Scrabble Dictionary
Keep your Scrabble word list handy to determine if a word is valid. In our discussion, we saw that ‘Vs’ is not a legit word in Scrabble. However, you can use the two letters to make new words while playing a word game.
Last Updated on September 28, 2023 by Dipanjan
