BILLS
/bɪlz/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
Meaning of BILLS
- Any of various bladed or pointed hand weapons, originally designating an Anglo-Saxon sword, and later a weapon of infantry, especially in the 14th and 15th centuries, commonly consisting of a broad, heavy, double-edged, hook-shaped blade, with a short pike at the back and another at the top, attached to the end of a long staff.
- A cutting instrument, with hook-shaped point, and fitted with a handle, used in pruning, etc.; a billhook.
- To dig, chop, etc., with a bill.
- The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
- A beak-like projection, especially a promontory.
- To peck
- To stroke bill against bill, with reference to doves; to caress in fondness
- A written list or inventory. (Now obsolete except in specific senses or set phrases; bill of lading, bill of goods, etc.)
- A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)
- To advertise by a bill or public notice.
- To charge; to send a bill to.
- The bell, or boom, of the bittern.
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About the word BILLS
Is "BILLS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BILLS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BILLS" worth?
In Scrabble, "BILLS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "BILLS" mean?
Any of various bladed or pointed hand weapons, originally designating an Anglo-Saxon sword, and later a weapon of infantry, especially in the 14th and 15th centuries, commonly consisting of a broad, heavy, double-edged, hook-shaped blade, with a short pike at the back and another at the top, attached to the end of a long staff.
Does "BILLS" have any anagrams?
No, "BILLS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.