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URGES

5 letters · 2 syllables

U 1/2
R 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of URGES

URGES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is URGES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for URGES

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

Letter urges Total
Scrabble 11211 6
WWF 21311 8

Anagrams of URGES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use URGES in Word Games

URGES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, URGES 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 URGES to find 41 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About URGES

What does URGES mean?
URGES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is URGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, URGES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is URGES worth in Scrabble?
URGES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from URGES?
You can make 41 words from the letters in URGES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of URGES?
The anagrams of URGES (words using the exact same letters) are: GRUES, SURGE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.