How many points is RHYMES worth in Scrabble?

RHYMES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RHYMES?

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

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RHYMES

14 pts

RHYMES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. RHYMES is a verb form of rhyme. RHYME means "to compose verse with corresponding terminal sounds".

Meaning & examples

noun

Rhyming verse (poetic form)
Example: Many editors say they don't want stories written in rhyme.
A thought expressed in verse; a verse; a poem; a tale told in verse.
Example: Tennyson’s rhymes
A word that rhymes with another.
Example: Norse poetry is littered with rhymes like "sól ... sunnan".

verb

To compose or treat in verse; versify.
(followed by with) Of a word, to be pronounced identically with another from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
Example: "Creation" rhymes with "integration" and "station".
Of two or more words, to be pronounced identically from the vowel in the stressed syllable of each to the end of each.
Example: "India" and "windier" rhyme with each other in non-rhotic accents.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RHYMES is a verb form of rhyme. RHYME means "to compose verse with corresponding terminal sounds".

In a sentence: "They rhymes."

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Base words

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RHYME13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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RHYMES Scrabble FAQ

Is RHYMES a Scrabble word?: RHYMES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does RHYMES mean?: RHYMES is a verb form of rhyme. RHYME means "to compose verse with corresponding terminal sounds".
How do you use RHYMES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rhymes."
How many points is RHYMES worth in Scrabble?: RHYMES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RHYMES?: RHYMES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).