TYPE
/taɪp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TYPE
A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
"This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane."
An individual considered typical of its class, one regarded as typifying a certain profession, environment, etc.
An individual that represents the ideal for its class; an embodiment.
To put text on paper using a typewriter.
To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.
To determine the blood type of.
"The doctor ordered the lab to type the patient for a blood transfusion."
Examples of TYPE in a Sentence
- "This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane."
- "The doctor ordered the lab to type the patient for a blood transfusion."
Word Details
Is TYPE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TYPE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TYPE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TYPE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | y | p | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TYPE
10 words from the letters in TYPE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TYPE in Word Games
TYPE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TYPE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TYPE to find 10 additional valid words.