Definition of USE
The act of using.
"The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations."
The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.
(followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
"What's the use of a law that nobody follows?"
To utilize or employ.
To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
"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.)
"I used to get things done."
Examples of USE in a Sentence
- "The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations."
- "What's the use of a law that nobody follows?"
- "soldiers who are used to hardships and danger"
- "I used to get things done."
Word Details
Is USE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, USE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like USE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for USE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in USE
4 words from the letters in USE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use USE in Word Games
USE is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: USE is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble USE to find 4 additional valid words.