Dictionary
Iris
i 1r 1i 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 4 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does iris mean?
noun
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Synonymsflagsword lily
muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening
Synonymsiris diaphragm
Is IRIS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is IRIS worth?
Scrabble
4 ptsWords With Friends
4 ptsWordfeud
4 ptsNYT Crossplay
4 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in IRIS
Anagrams 1
Hooks for IRIS
Add one letter to the front or back of IRIS to make another word.
Front hooks
Back hooks
None
Iris: quick answers
Is IRIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. IRIS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 4 points before board bonuses.
How many points is IRIS worth?
IRIS scores 4 points in Scrabble, 4 in Words With Friends, 4 in Wordfeud and 4 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does iris mean?
As a noun, iris means “plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in IRIS?
You can make 4 shorter words from IRIS, such as SIR, SRI, IS, SI. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of IRIS?
IRIS rearranges into SIRI.