BELTS
/bɛlts/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BELTS
A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
"As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down."
A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
"Keep your belt fastened; this is going to be quite a bumpy ride."
A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
"The motor had a single belt that snaked its way back and forth around a variety of wheels."
To encircle.
"The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions."
To fasten a belt on.
"Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition."
To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
Examples of BELTS in a Sentence
- "As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down."
- "Keep your belt fastened; this is going to be quite a bumpy ride."
- "The motor had a single belt that snaked its way back and forth around a variety of wheels."
- "The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions."
Word Details
Is BELTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BELTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BELTS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BELTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | l | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BELTS
32 words from the letters in BELTS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BELTS in Word Games
BELTS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BELTS 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 BELTS to find 32 additional valid words.