SHRIKES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SHRIKES
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.
Word Details
Is SHRIKES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHRIKES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHRIKES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for SHRIKES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | r | i | k | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHRIKES
100 words from the letters in SHRIKES
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How to Use SHRIKES in Word Games
SHRIKES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHRIKES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHRIKES to find 100 additional valid words.