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Iris

Yes, iris is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.

What does iris mean?

noun

  1. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
  2. 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
  3. diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for iris

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points4
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of iris

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters IRIS.

Words you can make from iris

Unscramble IRIS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is iris a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Iris is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is iris worth in Scrabble?

Iris is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does iris mean?

Iris means: plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals.