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GAMES

/ɡeɪmz/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

G 2/3
A 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of GAMES

noun

A playful or competitive activity.

noun

A video game.

noun

(nearly always singular) A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.

"He's in the securities game somehow."

verb

To gamble.

verb

To play card games, board games, or video games.

verb

To exploit loopholes in a system or bureaucracy in a way which defeats or nullifies the spirit of the rules in effect, usually to obtain a result which otherwise would be unobtainable.

"We'll bury them in paperwork, and game the system."

Synonyms of GAMES

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of GAMES

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of GAMES in a Sentence

  • "He's in the securities game somehow."
  • "We'll bury them in paperwork, and game the system."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is GAMES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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

Letter Values for GAMES

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

Letter games Total
Scrabble 21311 8
WWF 31411 10

Anagrams of GAMES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use GAMES in Word Games

GAMES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GAMES 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 GAMES to find 48 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GAMES

What does GAMES mean?
GAMES is a noun. A playful or competitive activity.
Is GAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAMES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GAMES worth in Scrabble?
GAMES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GAMES?
You can make 48 words from the letters in GAMES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GAMES?
Synonyms of GAMES include: racket, line, match, wargame, amusement, diversion. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of GAMES?
The anagrams of GAMES (words using the exact same letters) are: MAGES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.