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Poised

Yes, poised is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does poised mean?

adjective

  1. marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action a gull in poised flight
  2. in full control of your faculties the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for poised

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of poised

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters POISED.

Words you can make from poised

Unscramble POISED for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is poised a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Poised 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 poised worth in Scrabble?

Poised is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does poised mean?

Poised means: marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action.