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TAKES

/teɪks/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

T 1/1
A 1/1
K 5/5
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of TAKES

noun

The or an act of taking.

noun

Something that is taken; a haul.

noun

An interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective.

"What's your take on this issue, Fred?"

verb

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"I'll take that plate off the table."

verb

To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).

"The camera takes 35mm film."

verb

To remove.

"take two eggs from the carton"

Synonyms of TAKES

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of TAKES

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of TAKES in a Sentence

  • "What's your take on this issue, Fred?"
  • "I'll take that plate off the table."
  • "The camera takes 35mm film."
  • "take two eggs from the carton"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is TAKES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TAKES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: TAKES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TAKES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter takes Total
Scrabble 11511 9
WWF 11511 9

Anagrams of TAKES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use TAKES in Word Games

TAKES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TAKES 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 TAKES to find 57 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TAKES

What does TAKES mean?
TAKES is a noun. The or an act of taking.
Is TAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAKES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TAKES worth in Scrabble?
TAKES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TAKES?
You can make 57 words from the letters in TAKES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TAKES?
Synonyms of TAKES include: capture, conquer, seize, ingest, swallow, beat. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of TAKES?
The anagrams of TAKES (words using the exact same letters) are: KETAS, SKATE, STAKE, STEAK, TEAKS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.