FISHES
/ˈfɪʃɪz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FISHES
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.
"Salmon is a fish."
Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
The flesh of the fish used as food.
"The seafood pasta had lots of fish but not enough pasta."
A period of time spent fishing.
"The fish at the lake didn't prove successful."
An instance of seeking something.
"Merely two fishes for information told the whole story."
To hunt fish or other aquatic animals.
"She went to the river to fish for trout."
To search (a body of water) for something other than fish.
"They fished the surrounding lakes for the dead body."
To use as bait when fishing.
Examples of FISHES in a Sentence
- "Salmon is a fish."
- "The seafood pasta had lots of fish but not enough pasta."
- "The fish at the lake didn't prove successful."
- "Merely two fishes for information told the whole story."
Word Details
Is FISHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FISHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FISHES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FISHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | s | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FISHES
42 words from the letters in FISHES
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4-letter words
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How to Use FISHES in Word Games
FISHES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FISHES 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 FISHES to find 42 additional valid words.