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Is names a Scrabble word?

Yes, names is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 7 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle Yes
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of names?

Definition

noun (English)

1. verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argumentExamples: "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me"Synonyms: name calling, names

2. a language unit by which a person or thing is knownExamples: "his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing"Synonyms: name

3. a person's reputationExamples: "he wanted to protect his good name"Synonyms: name

4. family based on male descentExamples: "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"Synonyms: gens, name

5. a well-known or notable personExamples: "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"Synonyms: figure, name, public figure

6. by the sanction or authority ofExamples: "halt in the name of the law"Synonyms: name

verb (English)

1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name toExamples: "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"Synonyms: call, name

2. give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic propertyExamples: "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"Synonyms: identify, name

3. charge with a function; charge to beExamples: "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"Synonyms: make, name, nominate

4. create and charge with a task or functionExamples: "nominate a committee"Synonyms: appoint, constitute, name, nominate

5. mention and identify by nameExamples: "name your accomplices!"Synonyms: name

6. make reference toExamples: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"Synonyms: advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, refer

Definition source: Wiktionary

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

How many Scrabble points is the word "names"?

Scrabble
7 points
N1
A1
M3
E1
S1
Words With Friends
9 points
N2
A1
M4
E1
S1

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