MARRIES
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of MARRIES
To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.
"Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry."
(in passive) To be joined to (someone) as spouse according to law or custom.
"His daughter was married some five years ago to a tailor's apprentice."
To arrange for the marriage of; to give away as wife or husband.
"He was eager to marry his daughter to a nobleman."
Examples of MARRIES in a Sentence
- "Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry."
- "His daughter was married some five years ago to a tailor's apprentice."
- "He was eager to marry his daughter to a nobleman."
Word Details
Is MARRIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MARRIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MARRIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for MARRIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | r | r | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MARRIES
100 words from the letters in MARRIES
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How to Use MARRIES in Word Games
MARRIES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MARRIES 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 MARRIES to find 100 additional valid words.