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STAPLES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of STAPLES

noun

A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.

noun

(by extension) Place of supply; source.

noun

The principal commodity produced in a town or region.

verb

To sort according to its staple.

"to staple cotton"

noun

A wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.

noun

A wire fastener used to secure something else by penetrating and curling.

"Can you believe they use staples to hold cars together these days?"

noun

A U-shaped metal fastener, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.

"The rancher used staples to attach the barbed wire to the fence-posts."

verb

To secure with a staple.

Examples of STAPLES in a Sentence

  • "to staple cotton"
  • "Can you believe they use staples to hold cars together these days?"
  • "The rancher used staples to attach the barbed wire to the fence-posts."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is STAPLES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STAPLES 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 STAPLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for STAPLES

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

Letter staples Total
Scrabble 1113111 9
WWF 1114211 11

Anagrams of STAPLES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAPLES

100 words from the letters in STAPLES

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How to Use STAPLES in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since STAPLES 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 STAPLES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About STAPLES

What does STAPLES mean?
STAPLES is a noun. A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.
Is STAPLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STAPLES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STAPLES worth in Scrabble?
STAPLES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STAPLES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STAPLES. 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 STAPLES?
The anagrams of STAPLES (words using the exact same letters) are: PASTELS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.