CIRCLES
/ˈsɜːkl̩z/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CIRCLES
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
"The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
"Children, please join hands and form a circle."
To travel around along a curved path.
"The wolves circled the herd of deer."
To surround.
"A high fence circles the enclosure."
To place or mark a circle around.
"Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for."
Examples of CIRCLES in a Sentence
- "The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."
- "Children, please join hands and form a circle."
- "The wolves circled the herd of deer."
- "A high fence circles the enclosure."
Word Details
Is CIRCLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CIRCLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CIRCLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for CIRCLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | i | r | c | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIRCLES
91 words from the letters in CIRCLES
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How to Use CIRCLES in Word Games
CIRCLES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CIRCLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CIRCLES to find 91 additional valid words.