GAMES
/ɡeɪmz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GAMES
A playful or competitive activity.
A video game.
(nearly always singular) A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.
"He's in the securities game somehow."
To gamble.
To play card games, board games, or video games.
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
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
Is GAMES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAMES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | g | a | m | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAMES
48 words from the letters in GAMES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.