Unscramble LIKES - 25 Words Found

We found 25 words by unscrambling the letters in LIKES. The highest scoring Scrabble word from LIKES is LIKES worth 9 points.

What does LIKES mean?

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

Complete Definitions of Likes /laɪks/

Noun

  1. (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers). — “Tell me your likes and dislikes.”
  2. An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.

Synonyms: favorite, preference

Antonyms: dislike, pet hate, pet peeve

Verb

  1. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. — “I like hamburgers.”
  2. To please.
  3. To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
  4. To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity. — “I like to go to the dentist every six months.”
  5. To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

Synonyms: enjoy, fancy, love

Antonyms: dislike, hate, mislike, dislike, hate, mislike, unlike

Noun

  1. (sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort. — “It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.”
  2. The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side. — “to play the like”

Synonyms: ilk

Antonyms: antithesis, opposite

Verb

  1. To be likely.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

25

Letter Count

5

Highest Scoring Word

LIKES

LIKES Scrabble Score

9 pts

Letter Point Values

L 1
I 1
K 5
E 1
S 1

Letter Analysis for LIKES

ABC

Vowels

2 (I, E)

abc

Consonants

3 (L, K, S)

Total Point Value

9 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.8

High-value letters: K (5 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.

Words You Can Make

5 Letter Words (1)

LIKES 9 pts

4 Letter Words (9)

ELKS 8 pts
ILKS 8 pts
LEKS 8 pts
LIKE 8 pts
SIKE 8 pts
SILK 8 pts
ISLE 4 pts
LEIS 4 pts
LIES 4 pts

3 Letter Words (10)

ELK 7 pts
ILK 7 pts
LEK 7 pts
SKI 7 pts
ELS 3 pts
LEI 3 pts
LIE 3 pts
LIS 3 pts
SEI 3 pts
SEL 3 pts

2 Letter Words (5)

EL 2 pts
ES 2 pts
IS 2 pts
LI 2 pts
SI 2 pts

Word Game Tips for LIKES

Balanced letter mix: LIKES 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 LIKES worth 9 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 10 possible 3-letter words from LIKES. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include K (5 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from LIKES?

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

What is the highest scoring word from LIKES?

LIKES is the highest scoring word you can make from LIKES, worth 9 Scrabble points.

Is LIKES a valid Scrabble word?

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

What does LIKES mean?

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

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.

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