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FILES

/faɪlz/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

F 4
I 1
L 1
E 1
S 1

Meaning of FILES

noun
  1. A collection of papers collated and archived together.
  2. A roll or list.
verb
  1. To commit (official papers) to some office.
  2. To place in an archive in a logical place and order
noun
  1. A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a large group with many files side by side.
    "The troops marched in Indian file."
  2. A small detachment of soldiers.
verb
  1. To move in a file.
    "The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full."
noun
  1. A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.
  2. A cunning or resourceful person.
verb
  1. To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
    "I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring."
verb
  1. To defile
  2. To corrupt
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Anagrams of FILES

flies8

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About the word FILES

Is "FILES" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "FILES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "FILES" worth?

In Scrabble, "FILES" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "FILES" mean?

A collection of papers collated and archived together.

What are the anagrams of "FILES"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as FILES: FLIES.