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DYKES

/daɪks/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

D 2/2
Y 4/3
K 5/5
E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of DYKES

noun

(usually derogatory) A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
12
points

Is DYKES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: DYKES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DYKES

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

Letter dykes Total
Scrabble 24511 13
WWF 23511 12

Anagrams of DYKES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

skyed 13/12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DYKES

30 words from the letters in DYKES

5-letter words

skyed 13/12 USUKWWF

4-letter words

dyke 12/11 USUKWWF esky 11/10 UK keys 11/10 USUKWWF kyes 11/10 UK syke 11/10 USUKWWF desk 9/9 USUKWWF keds 9/9 UK deys 8/7 USUKWWF dyes 8/7 USUKWWF syed 8/7 UK

3-letter words

key 10/9 USUKWWF kye 10/9 UK sky 10/9 USUKWWF ked 8/8 UK dey 7/6 USUKWWF dye 7/6 USUKWWF sey 6/5 UK sye 6/5 UK yes 6/5 USUKWWF sed 4/4 UK

2-letter words

ky 9/8 UK ks 6/6 UK ye 5/4 USUKWWF ys 5/4 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF ds 3/3 UK es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK

How to Use DYKES in Word Games

DYKES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DYKES 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 DYKES to find 30 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DYKES

What does DYKES mean?
DYKES is a noun. (usually derogatory) A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.
Is DYKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DYKES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DYKES worth in Scrabble?
DYKES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DYKES?
You can make 30 words from the letters in DYKES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DYKES?
The anagrams of DYKES (words using the exact same letters) are: SKYED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.