PIERCES
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PIERCES
To puncture; to break through
"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"
To break or interrupt abruptly
"A scream pierced the silence."
Examples of PIERCES in a Sentence
- "The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."
- "Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"
- "A scream pierced the silence."
Word Details
Is PIERCES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PIERCES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PIERCES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for PIERCES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | e | r | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Anagrams of PIERCES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PIERCES
100 words from the letters in PIERCES
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How to Use PIERCES in Word Games
PIERCES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PIERCES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PIERCES to find 100 additional valid words.