SWELLS
6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of SWELLS
To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
To cause to become bigger.
"Rains and dissolving snow swell the rivers in spring."
To grow gradually in force or loudness.
"The organ music swelled."
The act of swelling; increase in size.
A bulge or protuberance.
Increase of power in style, or of rhetorical force.
Examples of SWELLS in a Sentence
- "Rains and dissolving snow swell the rivers in spring."
- "The organ music swelled."
Word Details
Is SWELLS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SWELLS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SWELLS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SWELLS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | w | e | l | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SWELLS
27 words from the letters in SWELLS
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How to Use SWELLS in Word Games
SWELLS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SWELLS 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 SWELLS to find 27 additional valid words.