ROPES
/ɹəʊps/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ROPES
Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."
An individual length of such material.
"The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes."
A cohesive strand of something.
"The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée."
To tie (something) with rope.
"The robber roped the victims."
To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something).
"The cowboy roped the calf."
To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament or thread.
Examples of ROPES in a Sentence
- "Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."
- "The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes."
- "The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée."
- "The robber roped the victims."
Word Details
Is ROPES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ROPES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ROPES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ROPES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | o | p | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of ROPES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ROPES
51 words from the letters in ROPES
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How to Use ROPES in Word Games
ROPES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ROPES 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 ROPES to find 51 additional valid words.