How many points is WAKES worth in Scrabble?

WAKES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WAKES?

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

Can you add a letter to WAKES?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AWAKES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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WAKES

12 pts

WAKES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. WAKES is a verb form of wake. WAKE means "rouse from sleep or inactivity".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act of waking, or state of being awake.
The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.

verb

(often followed by up) To stop sleeping.
Example: I woke up at four o'clock this morning.
(often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
Example: The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream.
To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.

noun

A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.
(Church of England) An annual parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking.
A number of vultures assembled together.

Synonyms: death watch

noun

The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.
The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft.
The area behind something, typically a rapidly moving object.

noun

A community holiday, particularly in northern England.

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

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WAKES is a verb form of wake. WAKE means "rouse from sleep or inactivity".

In a sentence: "They wakes."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WAKE11 pts

Front hooks

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

AWAKES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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WAKES Scrabble FAQ

Is WAKES a Scrabble word?: WAKES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does WAKES mean?: WAKES is a verb form of wake. WAKE means "rouse from sleep or inactivity".
How do you use WAKES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They wakes."
How many points is WAKES worth in Scrabble?: WAKES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WAKES?: WAKES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WAKES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AWAKES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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