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DIES

/daɪz/

4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun

D 2/2
I 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of DIES

verb

To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.

verb

To (stop living and) undergo (a specified death).

"He died a hero's death."

verb

To yearn intensely.

"I'm dying for a packet of crisps."

noun

The cubical part of a pedestal; a plinth.

noun

A device for cutting into a specified shape.

noun

A device used to cut an external screw thread. (Internal screw threads are cut with a tap.)

noun

A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

noun

Any hue, color, or blee.

Examples of DIES in a Sentence

  • "He died a hero's death."
  • "I'm dying for a packet of crisps."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
5
points

Is DIES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

Tip: Short words like DIES are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for DIES

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

Letter dies Total
Scrabble 2111 5
WWF 2111 5

Anagrams of DIES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use DIES in Word Games

DIES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: DIES is only 4 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 DIES to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DIES

What does DIES mean?
DIES is a verb. To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
Is DIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DIES worth in Scrabble?
DIES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from DIES?
You can make 16 words from the letters in DIES. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DIES?
Synonyms of DIES include: be no more, bite the big one, bite the dust, buy the farm, cease to be, check out. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DIES?
The anagrams of DIES (words using the exact same letters) are: IDES, SIDE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.