Is MATCHES a word?
MATCHES is a valid word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, has 7 letters, and can be rearranged into 0 other words, plus 60 shorter words built from the same letters.
Yes, MATCHES is a valid word.
What does matches mean?
MATCHES is an inflected form of match.
noun: lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction.
“he always carries matches to light his pipe”
Definition from WordNet, Princeton University.
MATCHES: word details
- Pronunciation: MA-chuhz (approx., 2 syllables)
- Length: 7 letters, a medium-length word. It is one of 33,192 7-letter words in our dictionary.
- Scrabble: worth 14 points on the tiles.
- Words With Friends: worth 15 points on the tiles.
- Games: recognised in the combined word list Unscrambly uses for Scrabble and Words With Friends. Acceptance in official tournament lists (TWL, SOWPODS) can vary.
Shorter words inside matches
Words you can make from the letters of matches.
Frequently asked questions
What does MATCHES mean?
MATCHES is an inflected form of match and is a noun. It means: lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction.
Is MATCHES a valid word?
Yes, MATCHES is a valid word. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Unscrambly validity is based on a large open English word list used across word games. Word acceptance varies by the exact tournament dictionary in use.