IBIS
/ˈaɪ.bɪs/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of IBIS
Any of various long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, having long downcurved bills used to probe the mud for prey such as crustaceans.
Word Details
Is IBIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IBIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like IBIS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for IBIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | b | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IBIS
6 words from the letters in IBIS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use IBIS in Word Games
IBIS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: IBIS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble IBIS to find 6 additional valid words.