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Sound

Yes, sound is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does sound mean?

noun

  1. the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause the sound of rain on the roof
  2. the subjective sensation of hearing something he strained to hear the faint sounds
  3. mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them

verb

  1. appear in a certain way This sounds interesting
  2. make a certain noise or sound She went `Mmmmm'
  3. give off a certain sound or sounds This record sounds scratchy

adjective

  1. financially secure and safe sound investments
  2. exercising or showing good judgment healthy scepticism
  3. in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay a sound timber

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sound

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of sound

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Words you can make from sound

Unscramble SOUND for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sound a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sound 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 sound worth in Scrabble?

Sound is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sound mean?

Sound means: the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause.

Could sound be a Wordle answer?

Sound is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.