COSTS
/ˈkɑsts/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of COSTS
To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.
"It will cost you a lot of money to take a trip around the world."
To cause something to be lost; to cause the expenditure or relinquishment of.
"Trying to rescue the man from the burning building cost them their lives."
To require to be borne or suffered; to cause.
Amount of money, time, etc. that is required or used.
"The average cost of a new house is twice as much as it was 20 years ago."
A negative consequence or loss that occurs or is required to occur.
"Spending all your time working may earn you a lot of money at the cost of your health."
Manner; way; means; available course; contrivance.
Quality; condition; property; value; worth; a wont or habit; disposition; nature; kind; characteristic.
A rib; a side.
Examples of COSTS in a Sentence
- "It will cost you a lot of money to take a trip around the world."
- "Trying to rescue the man from the burning building cost them their lives."
- "The average cost of a new house is twice as much as it was 20 years ago."
- "Spending all your time working may earn you a lot of money at the cost of your health."
Word Details
Is COSTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COSTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COSTS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COSTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | s | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COSTS
19 words from the letters in COSTS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use COSTS in Word Games
COSTS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, COSTS 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 COSTS to find 19 additional valid words.