SCREEN
/skɹiːn/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SCREEN
A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
"a fire screen"
A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.
(by analogy) Searching through a sample for a target; an act of screening
"a drug screen, a genetic screen"
To filter by passing through a screen.
"Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel."
To shelter or conceal.
To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing.
"The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing."
Examples of SCREEN in a Sentence
- "a fire screen"
- "a drug screen, a genetic screen"
- "Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel."
- "The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing."
Word Details
Is SCREEN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCREEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCREEN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCREEN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | e | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Anagrams of SCREEN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCREEN
54 words from the letters in SCREEN
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5-letter words
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How to Use SCREEN in Word Games
SCREEN is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SCREEN 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 SCREEN to find 54 additional valid words.