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PIGEONHOLES

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
I 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
H 4/3
O 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PIGEONHOLES

noun

One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.

noun

One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.

"Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."

noun

One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.

verb

To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.

"Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek."

verb

To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).

Synonyms of PIGEONHOLES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PIGEONHOLES in a Sentence

  • "Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
  • "Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points

Is PIGEONHOLES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: PIGEONHOLES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PIGEONHOLES

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

Letter pigeonholes Total
Scrabble 31211141111 17
WWF 41311231211 20

Anagrams of PIGEONHOLES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 11 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PIGEONHOLES

100 words from the letters in PIGEONHOLES

How to Use PIGEONHOLES in Word Games

PIGEONHOLES is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PIGEONHOLES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PIGEONHOLES

What does PIGEONHOLES mean?
PIGEONHOLES is a noun. One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
Is PIGEONHOLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PIGEONHOLES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PIGEONHOLES worth in Scrabble?
PIGEONHOLES is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PIGEONHOLES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PIGEONHOLES. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PIGEONHOLES?
Synonyms of PIGEONHOLES include: glove box, mothball, shelve, table. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PIGEONHOLES?
The anagrams of PIGEONHOLES (words using the exact same letters) are: NEPHOLOGIES, PHENOLOGIES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.