WIRE
/waɪə(ɹ)/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WIRE
Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.
"We need to wire that hole in the fence."
To string on a wire.
"wire beads"
To equip with wires for use with electricity.
"Do you know how to wire a plug?"
Synonyms of WIRE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of WIRE in a Sentence
- "We need to wire that hole in the fence."
- "wire beads"
- "Do you know how to wire a plug?"
Word Details
Is WIRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WIRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WIRE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WIRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WIRE
7 words from the letters in WIRE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WIRE in Word Games
WIRE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WIRE 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 WIRE to find 7 additional valid words.