SIMILES
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SIMILES
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."
Examples of SIMILES in a Sentence
- "A simile is a bit like a metaphor."
Word Details
Is SIMILES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIMILES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | i | m | i | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIMILES
77 words from the letters in SIMILES
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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.