Unscramble DIMES - 32 Words Found

We found 32 words by unscrambling the letters in DIMES. The highest scoring Scrabble word from DIMES is DEISM worth 8 points.

What does DIMES mean?

A coin worth one-tenth of a U.S. dollar.

Complete Definitions of Dimes /daɪmz/

Noun

  1. A coin worth one-tenth of a U.S. dollar.
  2. A coin worth one-tenth of a Canadian dollar.
  3. A small amount of money — “She didn't spend a dime.”
  4. An assist
  5. A playing card with the rank of ten

Synonyms: ten cent piece, grand

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

32

Letter Count

5

Highest Scoring Word

DEISM

DIMES Scrabble Score

8 pts

Letter Point Values

D 2
I 1
M 3
E 1
S 1

Letter Analysis for DIMES

ABC

Vowels

2 (I, E)

abc

Consonants

3 (D, M, S)

Total Point Value

8 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.6

Words You Can Make

5 Letter Words (3)

DEISM 8 pts
DIMES 8 pts
DISME 8 pts

4 Letter Words (9)

DIME 7 pts
DIMS 7 pts
IDEM 7 pts
MIDS 7 pts
MISE 6 pts
SEMI 6 pts
DIES 5 pts
IDES 5 pts
SIDE 5 pts

3 Letter Words (11)

DIM 6 pts
MED 6 pts
MID 6 pts
EMS 5 pts
ISM 5 pts
MIS 5 pts
SIM 5 pts
DIE 4 pts
DIS 4 pts
IDS 4 pts
SEI 3 pts

2 Letter Words (9)

EM 4 pts
ME 4 pts
MI 4 pts
DE 3 pts
ED 3 pts
ID 3 pts
ES 2 pts
IS 2 pts
SI 2 pts

Word Game Tips for DIMES

Balanced letter mix: DIMES has a good balance of 2 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is DEISM worth 8 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 3 letters: You have 11 possible 3-letter words from DIMES. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from DIMES?

32 words can be formed from the letters in DIMES. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from DIMES?

DEISM is the highest scoring word you can make from DIMES, worth 8 Scrabble points.

Is DIMES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIMES is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does DIMES mean?

A coin worth one-tenth of a U.S. dollar.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.