QUIRE
/ˈkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
5-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of QUIRE
noun
- One-twentieth of a ream of paper; a collection of twenty-four or twenty-five sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold.
- A set of leaves which are stitched together, originally a set of four pieces of paper (eight leaves, sixteen pages). This is most often a single signature (i.e. group of four), but may be several nested signatures.
verb
- To prepare quires by stitching together leaves of paper.
noun
- A choir.
- One quarter of a cruciform church, or the architectural area of a church used by the choir, often near the apse.
verb
- To sing in concert.
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About the word QUIRE
Is "QUIRE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "QUIRE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "QUIRE" worth?
In Scrabble, "QUIRE" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "QUIRE" mean?
One-twentieth of a ream of paper; a collection of twenty-four or twenty-five sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold.
Does "QUIRE" have any anagrams?
No, "QUIRE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.