SEARCH
/sɜːt͡ʃ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SEARCH
An attempt to find something.
"With only five minutes until we were meant to leave, the search for the keys started in earnest."
The act of searching in general.
"Search is a hard problem for computers to solve efficiently."
To look in (a place) for something.
"I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."
(followed by "for") To look thoroughly.
"The police are searching for evidence in his flat."
To look for, seek.
Examples of SEARCH in a Sentence
- "With only five minutes until we were meant to leave, the search for the keys started in earnest."
- "Search is a hard problem for computers to solve efficiently."
- "I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."
- "The police are searching for evidence in his flat."
Word Details
Is SEARCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEARCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SEARCH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SEARCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | a | r | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
Anagrams of SEARCH
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEARCH
100 words from the letters in SEARCH
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How to Use SEARCH in Word Games
SEARCH is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SEARCH 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 SEARCH to find 100 additional valid words.