HEAVIES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HEAVIES
A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
"With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."
A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
"A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."
A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)
(often with "up") To make heavier.
To sadden.
To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.
"The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."
Examples of HEAVIES in a Sentence
- "With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."
- "A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."
- "The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."
Word Details
Is HEAVIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEAVIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HEAVIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for HEAVIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | a | v | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEAVIES
72 words from the letters in HEAVIES
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HEAVIES in Word Games
HEAVIES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HEAVIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HEAVIES to find 72 additional valid words.