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MILES

/maɪlz/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adverb

M 3/4
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S 1/1

Definition of MILES

noun

The international mile: a unit of length precisely equal to 1.609344 kilometers established by treaty among Anglophone nations in 1959, divided into 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.

noun

Any of several customary units of length derived from the 1593 English statute mile of 8 furlongs, equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards of various precise values.

noun

Any of many customary units of length derived from the Roman mile (mille passus) of 8 stades or 5,000 Roman feet.

adverb

Much; a lot (used to emphasise a comparative)

"Her new paintings are miles better than her older ones."

Examples of MILES in a Sentence

  • "Her new paintings are miles better than her older ones."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is MILES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MILES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: MILES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MILES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter miles Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41211 9

Anagrams of MILES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use MILES in Word Games

MILES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, MILES 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 MILES to find 48 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MILES

What does MILES mean?
MILES is a noun. The international mile: a unit of length precisely equal to 1.609344 kilometers established by treaty among Anglophone nations in 1959, divided into 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.
Is MILES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MILES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MILES worth in Scrabble?
MILES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from MILES?
You can make 48 words from the letters in MILES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MILES?
The anagrams of MILES (words using the exact same letters) are: LIMES, SLIME, SMILE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.