PILES
/paɪlz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PILES
A mass of things heaped together; a heap.
A group or list of related items up for consideration, especially in some kind of selection process.
"When we were looking for a new housemate, we put the nice woman on the "maybe" pile, and the annoying guy on the "no" pile"
A mass formed in layers.
"a pile of shot"
(often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
"They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow."
To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.
"We piled the camel with our loads."
To add something to a great number.
A dart; an arrow.
The head of an arrow or spear.
Examples of PILES in a Sentence
- "When we were looking for a new housemate, we put the nice woman on the "maybe" pile, and the annoying guy on the "no" pile"
- "a pile of shot"
- "They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow."
- "We piled the camel with our loads."
Word Details
Is PILES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PILES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PILES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PILES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Anagrams of PILES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PILES
45 words from the letters in PILES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use PILES in Word Games
PILES 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, PILES 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 PILES to find 45 additional valid words.