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SHRIKES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of SHRIKES

noun

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.

Synonyms of SHRIKES

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
13
points

Is SHRIKES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SHRIKES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 shrikes Total
Scrabble 1411511 14
WWF 1311511 13

Anagrams of SHRIKES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHRIKES

100 words from the letters in SHRIKES

2-letter words

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHRIKES

What does SHRIKES mean?
SHRIKES is a noun. 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.
Is SHRIKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHRIKES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHRIKES worth in Scrabble?
SHRIKES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHRIKES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHRIKES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHRIKES?
Synonyms of SHRIKES include: butcherbird. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SHRIKES?
The anagrams of SHRIKES (words using the exact same letters) are: SHRIEKS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.