IRIS
/ˈaɪɹɪs/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of IRIS
A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant)).
The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See Iris (anatomy)).
A diaphragm used to regulate the size of a hole, especially as a way of controlling the amount of light reaching a lens.
(of an aperture, lens or door) To open or close in the manner of an iris.
Word Details
Is IRIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IRIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like IRIS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for IRIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | r | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IRIS
6 words from the letters in IRIS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use IRIS in Word Games
IRIS is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: IRIS 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 IRIS to find 6 additional valid words.