MILES
/maɪlz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adverb
Definition of MILES
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.
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.
Any of many customary units of length derived from the Roman mile (mille passus) of 8 stades or 5,000 Roman feet.
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
Is MILES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MILES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | m | i | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MILES
48 words from the letters in MILES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.