DISHES
/ˈdɪʃɪz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DISHES
A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
The contents of such a vessel.
"a dish of stew"
(metonym) A specific type of prepared food.
"a vegetable dish"
To put in a dish or dishes; serve, usually food.
"The restaurant dished up a delicious Italian brunch."
To gossip; to relay information about the personal situation of another.
To make concave, or depress in the middle, like a dish.
"to dish a wheel by inclining the spokes"
Dishwashing
"After dinner they had to do the dishes."
Examples of DISHES in a Sentence
- "a dish of stew"
- "a vegetable dish"
- "The restaurant dished up a delicious Italian brunch."
- "to dish a wheel by inclining the spokes"
Word Details
Is DISHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DISHES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DISHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISHES
56 words from the letters in DISHES
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How to Use DISHES in Word Games
DISHES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DISHES 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 DISHES to find 56 additional valid words.