VESTRIES
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of VESTRIES
A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.
"The choirboys change into their cassocks in the vestry."
A committee of parishioners elected to administer the temporal affairs of a parish.
"The vestry meets on the first Tuesday of every month."
An assembly of persons who manage parochial affairs; so called because usually held in a vestry.
Examples of VESTRIES in a Sentence
- "The choirboys change into their cassocks in the vestry."
- "The vestry meets on the first Tuesday of every month."
Word Details
Is VESTRIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VESTRIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: VESTRIES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for VESTRIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | e | s | t | r | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Anagrams of VESTRIES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VESTRIES
100 words from the letters in VESTRIES
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How to Use VESTRIES in Word Games
VESTRIES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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