BLUES
/bluːz/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BLUES
noun
- The colour of the clear sky or the deep sea, between green and violet in the visible spectrum, and one of the primary additive colours for transmitted light; the colour obtained by subtracting red and green from white light using magenta and cyan filters; or any colour resembling this.
- A blue dye or pigment.
noun
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(usually in the plural) A feeling of sadness or depression.
"I've got the blues today."
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A musical form, African-American in origin, generally featuring an eight-bar or twelve-bar blues structure and using the blues scale.
"A large portion of modern popular music is influenced by the blues."
verb
- To make or become blue.
- To treat the surface of steel so that it is passivated chemically and becomes more resistant to rust.
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Anagrams of BLUES
lubes7
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About the word BLUES
Is "BLUES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BLUES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BLUES" worth?
In Scrabble, "BLUES" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "BLUES" mean?
The colour of the clear sky or the deep sea, between green and violet in the visible spectrum, and one of the primary additive colours for transmitted light; the colour obtained by subtracting red and green from white light using magenta and cyan filters; or any colour resembling this.
What are the anagrams of "BLUES"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BLUES: LUBES.