STEALS
/stiːlz/
6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of STEALS
To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
"They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
"He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
The number of stolen bases by a baserunner.
"He has 25 steals this year."
Examples of STEALS in a Sentence
- "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
- "They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
- "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
- "He has 25 steals this year."
Word Details
Is STEALS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STEALS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STEALS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STEALS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | e | a | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Anagrams of STEALS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STEALS
100 words from the letters in STEALS
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How to Use STEALS in Word Games
STEALS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, STEALS 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 STEALS to find 100 additional valid words.