LADDERS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of LADDERS
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position.
The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder.
To arrange or form into a shape of a ladder.
To ascend (a building, a wall, etc.) using a ladder.
Of a knitted garment: to develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread.
"Oh damn it, I've laddered my tights!"
A pair of ladders
Examples of LADDERS in a Sentence
- "Oh damn it, I've laddered my tights!"
Word Details
Is LADDERS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LADDERS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LADDERS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for LADDERS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | d | d | e | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LADDERS
100 words from the letters in LADDERS
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How to Use LADDERS in Word Games
LADDERS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LADDERS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LADDERS to find 100 additional valid words.