AROUND

/əˈɹaʊnd/

6-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of AROUND

adjective

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.
"Is Clare around today?"
(with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.
""How is old Bob? I heard that his health is failing." "Oh, he's still around. He's feeling better now.""

adverb

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
"High above, vultures circled around."
So as to surround or be near.
"Everybody please gather around."

preposition

Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.
"I planted a row of lilies around the statue."
(of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.
"There has been a lot of controversy around the handling of personal information."

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About the word AROUND

Is "AROUND" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "AROUND" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "AROUND" worth?

In Scrabble, "AROUND" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "AROUND" mean?

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

Does "AROUND" have any anagrams?

No, "AROUND" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.