RIPTIDES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of RIPTIDES
A particularly strong tidal current
A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore (the term rip tide used in this sense is a misnomer).
"This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea."
Examples of RIPTIDES in a Sentence
- "This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea."
Word Details
Is RIPTIDES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIPTIDES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RIPTIDES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RIPTIDES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | p | t | i | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Anagrams of RIPTIDES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIPTIDES
100 words from the letters in RIPTIDES
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How to Use RIPTIDES in Word Games
RIPTIDES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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