How many points is SMILIES worth in Scrabble?

SMILIES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SMILIES?

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

Can you add a letter to SMILIES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SMILIES

9 pts

SMILIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. SMILIES means "smiley, a representation of a smiling face. SMILEY means "displaying a smile".".

Meaning & examples

noun

A simplified representation of a smiling face.
A sequence of keyboard characters used to represent a happy mood, especially :) or :-) or other depiction of smiling.
An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.

Synonyms: emoticon, smiley face

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

smiley, a representation of a smiling face. SMILEY means "displaying a smile".

In a sentence: "The smilies is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SMILIES. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SMILEY11 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after SMILIES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

SMILIEST10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

SMILIES Scrabble FAQ

Is SMILIES a Scrabble word?: SMILIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does SMILIES mean?: smiley, a representation of a smiling face. SMILEY means "displaying a smile".
How do you use SMILIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The smilies is noted."
How many points is SMILIES worth in Scrabble?: SMILIES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SMILIES?: SMILIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SMILIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMILIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.