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BANKS

5 letters · 1 syllable

B 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
S 1/1

Definition of BANKS

BANKS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is BANKS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BANKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: BANKS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BANKS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter banks Total
Scrabble 31151 11
WWF 41251 13

Anagrams of BANKS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use BANKS in Word Games

BANKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BANKS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BANKS to find 31 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BANKS

What does BANKS mean?
BANKS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BANKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BANKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BANKS worth in Scrabble?
BANKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BANKS?
You can make 31 words from the letters in BANKS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BANKS?
The anagrams of BANKS (words using the exact same letters) are: NABKS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.