INCHES
/ˈɪntʃɪz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of INCHES
A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.
The amount of water which would cover a surface to the depth of an inch, used as a measurement of rainfall.
The amount of an alcoholic beverage which would fill a glass or bottle to the depth of an inch.
(followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).
"Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge."
To drive by inches, or small degrees.
To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.
A small island
Examples of INCHES in a Sentence
- "Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge."
Word Details
Is INCHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INCHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INCHES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INCHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | c | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCHES
65 words from the letters in INCHES
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use INCHES in Word Games
INCHES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, INCHES 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 INCHES to find 65 additional valid words.