Pound
Yes, pound is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does pound mean?
noun
- 16 ounces avoirdupois
he got a hernia when he tried to lift 100 pounds
- the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
- a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy
verb
- hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
the salesman pounded the door knocker
- strike or drive against with a heavy impact
ram the gate with a sledgehammer
- move heavily or clumsily
The heavy man lumbered across the room
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for pound
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of pound
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters POUND.
Words you can make from pound
Frequently asked questions
Is pound a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Pound 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 pound worth in Scrabble?
Pound is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does pound mean?
Pound means: 16 ounces avoirdupois.
Could pound be a Wordle answer?
Pound is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.