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Powder

Yes, powder is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does powder mean?

noun

  1. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
  2. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
  3. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

verb

  1. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust pulverize the grains
  2. apply powder to She powdered her nose

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for powder

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of powder

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters POWDER.

Words you can make from powder

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Frequently asked questions

Is powder a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Powder 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 powder worth in Scrabble?

Powder is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does powder mean?

Powder means: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized.