Dictionary
Wishes
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 6 letters · Very common · plural and third-person singular form of wish
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does wishes mean?
noun
a specific feeling of desire
“he got his wish”
an expression of some desire or inclination
“I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave”
Synonymsindirect request
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
“give him my kind regards”
Synonymsregardcompliments
the particular preference that you have
“it was his last wish”
verb
hope for; have a wish
“I wish I could go home now”
prefer or wish to do something
“Do you care to try this dish?”
make or express a wish
“I wish that Christmas were over”
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
Synonymswish well
order politely; express a wish for
invoke upon
“wish you a nice evening”
Synonymsbid
Definitions shown for wish, the base form of wishes.
Is WISHES 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 WISHES worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
11 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in WISHES
Hooks for WISHES
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Words that end like WISHES
Common words that share the ending -ISHES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.