STEPS
/stɛps/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STEPS
An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace.
A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a rung of a ladder.
A distinct part of a process; stage; phase.
"He improved step by step, or by steps."
To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.
To walk; to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance.
"to step to one of the neighbors"
To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.
Examples of STEPS in a Sentence
- "He improved step by step, or by steps."
- "to step to one of the neighbors"
Word Details
Is STEPS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STEPS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STEPS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STEPS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | e | p | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STEPS
25 words from the letters in STEPS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use STEPS in Word Games
STEPS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STEPS 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 STEPS to find 25 additional valid words.