Pierce
/pɪəs/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Pierce
verb
- To puncture; to break through
"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."
- To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"
- To break or interrupt abruptly
"A scream pierced the silence."
- To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
"to pierce a mystery"
- To penetrate; to affect deeply.
Anagrams of Pierce
Letter Values
p3
i1
e1
r1
c3
e1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pierce
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pierce"
Pierce is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pierce" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Pierce" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pierce" is a medium-scoring word.