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Unscramble LAKES

LAKES scores 9 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. It has 3 exact anagrams (leaks, slake, kales). Below are all 36 shorter words you can make from its letters.

Words
36
Longest
ales (4)
Best Scrabble score
elks (8 pts)
Most common
as, ask, sea

4-letter words (13)

3-letter words (16)

2-letter words (7)

Words from LAKES, explained

SLAKE 9 pts
satisfy (thirst)
LAKE 8 pts
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
LEAK 8 pts
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
SAKE 8 pts
a reason for wanting something done
SALE 4 pts
a particular instance of selling
SEAL 4 pts
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm
KALE 8 pts
informal terms for money

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Questions people ask

What words can you make from LAKES?

39 words: 3 exact anagrams (leaks, slake, kales), plus 36 shorter words. The longest are listed first above.

Is LAKES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. LAKES is in the ENABLE word list used by most word games and scores 9 points before bonus squares.

What's the highest-scoring word you can make from LAKES?

LEAKS, at 9 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends before bonus squares.

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Numbers are Scrabble points (Words With Friends scores elks at 9). Word list: ENABLE plus additions; use the word finder for blanks and board letters.