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Is checks a Scrabble word?

Yes, checks is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 17 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of checks?

Definition

noun (English)

1. a written order directing a bank to pay moneyExamples: "he paid all his bills by check"Synonyms: bank check, check, cheque

2. an appraisal of the state of affairsExamples: "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"Synonyms: assay, check

3. the bill in a restaurantExamples: "he asked the waiter for the check"Synonyms: check, chit, tab

4. the state of inactivity following an interruptionExamples: "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"Synonyms: arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage

5. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correctExamples: "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"Synonyms: check, confirmation, substantiation, verification

6. the act of inspecting or verifyingExamples: "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"Synonyms: check, check-out procedure, checkout

verb (English)

1. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or conditionExamples: "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"Synonyms: check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out

2. make an examination or investigationExamples: "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"Synonyms: check

3. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of somethingExamples: "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"Synonyms: ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it

4. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsExamples: "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate

5. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or cautionExamples: "She checked for an instant and missed a step"Synonyms: check

6. put a check mark on or near or next toExamples: "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"Synonyms: check, check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "checks"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "checks"?

Scrabble
17 points
C3
H4
E1
C3
K5
S1
Words With Friends
18 points
C4
H3
E1
C4
K5
S1

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