ISLANDS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ISLANDS
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
"an island of colors on a butterfly's wing"
A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
To surround with water; make into an island.
To set, dot (as if) with islands.
To isolate.
Examples of ISLANDS in a Sentence
- "an island of colors on a butterfly's wing"
Word Details
Is ISLANDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ISLANDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ISLANDS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for ISLANDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | s | l | a | n | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ISLANDS
100 words from the letters in ISLANDS
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How to Use ISLANDS in Word Games
ISLANDS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ISLANDS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ISLANDS to find 100 additional valid words.