STRIPES
/stɹaɪps/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STRIPES
A long, relatively straight region of a single colour.
"zebra stripes"
(in the plural) The badge worn by certain officers in the military or other forces.
Distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort.
"persons of the same political stripe"
To mark with stripes.
To lash with a whip or strap.
To distribute data across several separate physical disks to reduce the time to read and write.
Examples of STRIPES in a Sentence
- "zebra stripes"
- "persons of the same political stripe"
Word Details
Is STRIPES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRIPES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of STRIPES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for STRIPES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | r | i | p | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Anagrams of STRIPES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRIPES
100 words from the letters in STRIPES
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How to Use STRIPES in Word Games
STRIPES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since STRIPES 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 STRIPES to find 100 additional valid words.