PRESSES
/ˈpɹɛsɪz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PRESSES
A device used to apply pressure to an item.
"a flower press"
A printing machine.
"Stop the presses!"
(collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
"This article appeared in the press."
To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
To compress, squeeze.
"to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
Examples of PRESSES in a Sentence
- "a flower press"
- "Stop the presses!"
- "This article appeared in the press."
- "to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
Word Details
Is PRESSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRESSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRESSES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for PRESSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | s | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRESSES
58 words from the letters in PRESSES
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How to Use PRESSES in Word Games
PRESSES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PRESSES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRESSES to find 58 additional valid words.