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SIMILES

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

S 1/1
I 1/1
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Definition of SIMILES

noun

A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

"A simile is a bit like a metaphor."

Antonyms of SIMILES

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of SIMILES in a Sentence

  • "A simile is a bit like a metaphor."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is SIMILES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SIMILES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for SIMILES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter similes Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 1141211 11

Anagrams of SIMILES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use SIMILES in Word Games

SIMILES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SIMILES 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 SIMILES to find 77 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SIMILES

What does SIMILES mean?
SIMILES is a noun. A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.
Is SIMILES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SIMILES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SIMILES worth in Scrabble?
SIMILES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SIMILES?
You can make 77 words from the letters in SIMILES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SIMILES?
The anagrams of SIMILES (words using the exact same letters) are: MISLIES, MISSILE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.