SIEVES
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SIEVES
A device with a mesh bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.
"Use the sieve to get the pasta from the water."
A process, physical or abstract, that arrives at a final result by filtering out unwanted pieces of input from a larger starting set of input.
"Given a list of consecutive numbers starting at 1, the Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm will find all of the prime numbers."
A kind of coarse basket.
To strain, sift or sort using a sieve.
To concede; let in
Examples of SIEVES in a Sentence
- "Use the sieve to get the pasta from the water."
- "Given a list of consecutive numbers starting at 1, the Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm will find all of the prime numbers."
Word Details
Is SIEVES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIEVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SIEVES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SIEVES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | e | v | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIEVES
26 words from the letters in SIEVES
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How to Use SIEVES in Word Games
SIEVES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SIEVES 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 SIEVES to find 26 additional valid words.