KILLS
/kɪlz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of KILLS
The act of killing.
"The assassin liked to make a clean kill, and thus favored small arms over explosives."
Specifically, the death blow.
"The hunter delivered the kill with a pistol shot to the head."
The result of killing; that which has been killed.
"The fox dragged its kill back to its den."
To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
"Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."
To render inoperative.
"He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting."
To stop, cease or render void; to terminate.
"My computer wouldn't respond until I killed some of the running processes."
(north-east US) A creek; a body of water; a channel or arm of the sea.
"Schuylkill, Catskill, etc."
A kiln.
Examples of KILLS in a Sentence
- "The assassin liked to make a clean kill, and thus favored small arms over explosives."
- "The hunter delivered the kill with a pistol shot to the head."
- "The fox dragged its kill back to its den."
- "Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."
Word Details
Is KILLS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KILLS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: KILLS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for KILLS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | i | l | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KILLS
17 words from the letters in KILLS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KILLS in Word Games
KILLS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, KILLS 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 KILLS to find 17 additional valid words.