SUBSETS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SUBSETS
(of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.
"The set \lbrace a, b\rbrace is a both a subset and a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace while the set \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace is a subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace but not a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace."
A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.
"We asked a subset of the population of the town for their opinion."
To take a subset of.
To extract only the portions of (a font) that are needed to display a particular document.
Examples of SUBSETS in a Sentence
- "The set \lbrace a, b\rbrace is a both a subset and a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace while the set \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace is a subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace but not a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace."
- "We asked a subset of the population of the town for their opinion."
Word Details
Is SUBSETS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUBSETS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SUBSETS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for SUBSETS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | s | e | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBSETS
51 words from the letters in SUBSETS
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How to Use SUBSETS in Word Games
SUBSETS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SUBSETS 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 SUBSETS to find 51 additional valid words.