ace
NOUNVERBADJECTIVE
/eɪs/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH A
ace is a valid 3-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1C3E1
1 + 3 + 1 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING
What does ace mean?
NOUN · 6 SENSES
1
A major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II.
SYNONYMS
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3
Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
4
The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number.
SYNONYMS
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NARROWER
5
A serve that the receiver is unable to reach.
BROADER
6
One of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face.
BROADER
NARROWER
VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Score an ace against.
“He aced his opponents”
BROADER
2
Serve an ace against (someone).
BROADER
3
Succeed at easily.
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BROADER
4
Play (a hole) in one stroke.
BROADER
ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1
Of the highest quality.
“an ace reporter”
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SIMILAR
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Anagrams of ace
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