Pikes
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Pikes
noun
- A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.
- A sharp point, such as that of the weapon.
- A large haycock.
- Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.
- A position with the knees straight and a tight bend at the hips with the torso folded over the legs, usually part of a jack-knife.
Anagrams of Pikes
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
i1
k5
e1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pikes
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 "Pikes"
Pikes is a 5-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pikes" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Pikes" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pikes" is a medium-scoring word.