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NAMES

/neɪmz/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

N 1/2
A 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of NAMES

noun

Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.

"I've never liked the name my parents gave me so I changed it at the age of twenty."

noun

Reputation.

noun

An abusive or insulting epithet.

"Stop calling me names!"

verb

(ditransitive) To give a name to.

"One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting."

verb

To mention, specify.

"He named his demands."

verb

To identify as relevant or important

"naming the problem"

noun

Any of several types of true yam (Dioscorea) used in Caribbean Spanish cooking.

Synonyms of NAMES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of NAMES in a Sentence

  • "I've never liked the name my parents gave me so I changed it at the age of twenty."
  • "Stop calling me names!"
  • "One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting."
  • "He named his demands."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is NAMES a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for NAMES

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

Letter names Total
Scrabble 11311 7
WWF 21411 9

Anagrams of NAMES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use NAMES in Word Games

NAMES 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, NAMES 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 NAMES to find 59 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NAMES

What does NAMES mean?
NAMES is a noun. Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
Is NAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NAMES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NAMES worth in Scrabble?
NAMES 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 NAMES?
You can make 59 words from the letters in NAMES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NAMES?
Synonyms of NAMES include: proper name, bename, designate, dub, cush-cush. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of NAMES?
The anagrams of NAMES (words using the exact same letters) are: AMENS, MANES, MANSE, MEANS, MENSA, NEMAS, SAMEN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.