WANTS
/wɒnts/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WANTS
A desire, wish, longing.
(often followed by of) Lack, absence.
Poverty.
To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.
"What do you want to eat? I want you to leave. I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."
(in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.
"Danish police want him for embezzlement."
To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
"You can leave if you want."
Synonyms of WANTS
Words with similar meaning
Examples of WANTS in a Sentence
- "What do you want to eat? I want you to leave. I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."
- "Danish police want him for embezzlement."
- "You can leave if you want."
Word Details
Is WANTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WANTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WANTS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WANTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | n | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WANTS
40 words from the letters in WANTS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WANTS in Word Games
WANTS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WANTS 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 WANTS to find 40 additional valid words.