TRIES
/tɹaɪz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TRIES
An ordered tree data structure that is used to store an associative array where the keys are usually strings.
An attempt.
"I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it."
An act of tasting or sampling.
"I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it."
A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
"Today I scored my first try."
To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
"I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."
To divide; to separate.
To test, to work out.
Examples of TRIES in a Sentence
- "I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it."
- "I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it."
- "Today I scored my first try."
- "I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."
Word Details
Is TRIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TRIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TRIES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TRIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | r | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of TRIES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TRIES
51 words from the letters in TRIES
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How to Use TRIES in Word Games
TRIES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TRIES 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 TRIES to find 51 additional valid words.