WORKS

/wɜːks/

5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

W 4

O 1

R 1

K 5

S 1

Meaning of WORKS

noun

(heading) Employment.
(heading) Effort.

verb

To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
"He’s working in a bar."
To effect by gradual degrees.
"he worked his way through the crowd"

noun

A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.
"A stray wrench can really gum up the works."
A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings.
"The steel works almost fills the valley."

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About the word WORKS

Is "WORKS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "WORKS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "WORKS" worth?

In Scrabble, "WORKS" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "WORKS" mean?

(heading) Employment.

Does "WORKS" have any anagrams?

No, "WORKS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.