Definition of triples

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • triples is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • triples is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • triples is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of triples


  • increase threefold (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. treble
  • a set of three similar things considered as a unit (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. triad
    2. trio
    3. triplet
  • a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. three-bagger
    2. three-base hit
  • having three units or components or elements (adjective)

    Examples

    1. overcrowding made triple sessions necessary
    2. triple time has three beats per measure
    3. triplex windows

    Synonyms

    1. ternary
    2. treble
    3. triplex
  • three times as great or many (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a claim for treble (or triple) damages

    Synonyms

    1. three-fold
    2. threefold
    3. treble
  • a quantity that is three times as great as another (noun)
  • hit a three-base hit (verb)

See definition of triples in Merriam Webster