How many points is AIMS worth in Scrabble?

AIMS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AIMS?

AIMS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to AIMS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAIMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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AIMS

6 pts

AIMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. AIMS is a verb form of aim. AIM means "to direct toward a specified object or goal".

Meaning & examples

/eɪmz/

noun

The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
Example: Take time with the aim of your gun.
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Intention or goal
Example: My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.

Synonyms: aspiration, design, end, ettle, intention, mint, object, purpose

verb

To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
Example: He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.
To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
Example: to aim at a pass
To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
Example: She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

AIMS is a verb form of aim. AIM means "to direct toward a specified object or goal".

In a sentence: "They aims."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of AIMS. It scores 6 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

AIM5 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before AIMS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

MAIMS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in AIMS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 6

AIMS Scrabble FAQ

Is AIMS a Scrabble word?: AIMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does AIMS mean?: AIMS is a verb form of aim. AIM means "to direct toward a specified object or goal".
How do you use AIMS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They aims."
How many points is AIMS worth in Scrabble?: AIMS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AIMS?: AIMS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AIMS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAIMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

AIMS

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

Definition and meaning

Share AIMS

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Front hooks

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Letter Values

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