PIQUES
/piːks/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PIQUES
A feeling of enmity; ill-feeling, animosity; a transient feeling of wounded pride.
A feeling of irritation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; offence, especially taken in an emotional sense with little thought or consideration.
Keenly felt desire; a longing.
To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.
To take pride in; to pride oneself on.
To stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting; to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy.
"I believe this will pique your interest."
In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.
To score a pique against.
Examples of PIQUES in a Sentence
- "I believe this will pique your interest."
Word Details
Is PIQUES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PIQUES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PIQUES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PIQUES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | q | u | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PIQUES
39 words from the letters in PIQUES
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use PIQUES in Word Games
PIQUES is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, PIQUES 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 PIQUES to find 39 additional valid words.