SCREENS
7 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SCREENS
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 SCREENS 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 SCREENS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCREENS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SCREENS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for SCREENS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | e | e | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCREENS
83 words from the letters in SCREENS
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How to Use SCREENS in Word Games
SCREENS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SCREENS 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 SCREENS to find 83 additional valid words.