RAISES
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RAISES
An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).
"The boss gave me a raise."
A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.
A shot in which the delivered stone bumps another stone forward.
(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
"to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself"
To create, increase or develop.
"We need to raise the motivation level in the company."
To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio).
"Despite all the call congestion, she was eventually able to raise the police."
A cairn or pile of stones.
Examples of RAISES in a Sentence
- "The boss gave me a raise."
- "to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself"
- "We need to raise the motivation level in the company."
- "Despite all the call congestion, she was eventually able to raise the police."
Word Details
Is RAISES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RAISES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RAISES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RAISES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | i | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RAISES
79 words from the letters in RAISES
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5-letter words
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How to Use RAISES in Word Games
RAISES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, RAISES 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 RAISES to find 79 additional valid words.