GENRES is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. GENRES is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept GENRES?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 28 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GENRES is to know. It scores 7 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 7.2% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GENRES
No single letter turns GENRES into another word.
How GENRES scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in GENRES, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 1 | 3 |
| e | 2 | 12 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 41,809.
What stands out about GENRES
- The same 6 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does GENRES mean in Scrabble?
GENRES is the plural of GENRE.
GENRE(noun) — A category of artistic work, such as literature, music, or film, that is grouped by shared style, form, or subject matter.
Anagrams of GENRES
The 6 tiles of GENRES in a different order — 2 found.
Shorter words from the letters in GENRES
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Common questions about GENRES
- Is GENRES valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts GENRES, where it scores 9 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is GENRES worth?
- GENRES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to GENRES?
- No single letter can be added to GENRES to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of GENRES:
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