Unscramble STRIKES - 104 Words Found

We found 104 words by unscrambling the letters in STRIKES. The highest scoring Scrabble word from STRIKES is STRIKES worth 11 points.

What does STRIKES mean?

A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.

Complete Definitions of Strikes /stɹaɪks/

Noun

  1. A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
  2. The act of knocking down all ten pins in on the first roll of a frame.
  3. A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
  4. A blow or application of physical force against something. — “Thus hand strikes now include single knuckle strikes, knife hand strikes, finger strikes, ridge hand strikes etc., and leg strikes include front kicks, knee strikes, axe kicks, ...”
  5. In an option contract, the price at which the holder buys or sells if they choose to exercise the option.

Antonyms: industrial peace, lockout

Verb

  1. (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate. — “Please strike the last sentence.”
  2. (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
  3. To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate. — “A tree strikes its roots deep.”
  4. (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
  5. To touch; to act by appulse.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

104

Letter Count

7

Highest Scoring Word

STRIKES

STRIKES Scrabble Score

11 pts

Letter Point Values

S 1
T 1
R 1
I 1
K 5
E 1
S 1

Letter Analysis for STRIKES

ABC

Vowels

2 (I, E)

abc

Consonants

5 (S, T, R, K, S)

Total Point Value

11 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.6

Repeated letters: S appears 2 times — this means fewer unique letter combinations are possible.

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

Words You Can Make

7 Letter Words (1)

STRIKES 11 pts

6 Letter Words (11)

KISSER 10 pts
KITERS 10 pts
KRISES 10 pts
SKIERS 10 pts
SKIRTS 10 pts
SKITES 10 pts
STIRKS 10 pts
STRIKE 10 pts
TRIKES 10 pts
RESIST 6 pts
SISTER 6 pts

5 Letter Words (28)

KEIRS 9 pts
KIERS 9 pts
KISTS 9 pts
KITER 9 pts
KITES 9 pts
RISKS 9 pts
SIKER 9 pts
SIKES 9 pts
SKIER 9 pts
SKIES 9 pts
SKIRT 9 pts
SKITE 9 pts
SKITS 9 pts
STIRK 9 pts
TIKES 9 pts
TREKS 9 pts
TRIKE 9 pts
RESTS 5 pts
RISES 5 pts
RITES 5 pts
SIRES 5 pts
SITES 5 pts
STIES 5 pts
STIRS 5 pts
TIERS 5 pts
TIRES 5 pts
TRESS 5 pts
TRIES 5 pts

4 Letter Words (35)

IRKS 8 pts
KEIR 8 pts
KIER 8 pts
KIRS 8 pts
KISS 8 pts
KIST 8 pts
KITE 8 pts
KITS 8 pts
KRIS 8 pts
RISK 8 pts
SIKE 8 pts
SKIS 8 pts
SKIT 8 pts
TIKE 8 pts
TREK 8 pts
TSKS 8 pts
ERST 4 pts
IRES 4 pts
REIS 4 pts
REST 4 pts
RETS 4 pts
RISE 4 pts
RITE 4 pts
SEIS 4 pts
SERS 4 pts
SETS 4 pts
SIRE 4 pts
SIRS 4 pts
SITE 4 pts
SITS 4 pts
SRIS 4 pts
STIR 4 pts
TIER 4 pts
TIES 4 pts
TIRE 4 pts

3 Letter Words (21)

IRK 7 pts
KIR 7 pts
KIT 7 pts
SKI 7 pts
TSK 7 pts
ERS 3 pts
ESS 3 pts
IRE 3 pts
ITS 3 pts
REI 3 pts
RES 3 pts
RET 3 pts
SEI 3 pts
SER 3 pts
SET 3 pts
SIR 3 pts
SIS 3 pts
SIT 3 pts
SRI 3 pts
TIE 3 pts
TIS 3 pts

2 Letter Words (8)

ER 2 pts
ES 2 pts
ET 2 pts
IS 2 pts
IT 2 pts
RE 2 pts
SI 2 pts
TI 2 pts

Word Game Tips for STRIKES

Balanced letter mix: STRIKES has a good balance of 2 vowels and 5 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is STRIKES worth 11 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 4 letters: You have 35 possible 4-letter words from STRIKES. 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.

Many possibilities: With 104 possible words from STRIKES, you have an unusually large number of options. Take your time to scan the board for the best placement rather than settling for the first word you spot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from STRIKES?

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

What is the highest scoring word from STRIKES?

STRIKES is the highest scoring word you can make from STRIKES, worth 11 Scrabble points.

Is STRIKES a valid Scrabble word?

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

What does STRIKES mean?

A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.

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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