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ON

/ɒn/

2-letter word · 2 Scrabble points · 3 Words With Friends points

O 1
N 1

Meaning of ON

verb
  1. To switch on
    "Can you on the light?"
adjective
  1. In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
    "All the lights are on, so they must be home."
  2. Performing according to schedule; taking place.
    "Are we still on for tonight?"
adverb
  1. To an operating state.
    "turn the television on"
  2. So as to cover or be fitted.
    "Put on your hat and gloves."
preposition
  1. Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
    "A vase of flowers stood on the table."
  2. Positioned at or resting against the outer surface of; attached to.
    "He had a scar on the side of his face."
preposition
  1. Without.
noun
  1. In the Japanese language, a pronunciation, or reading, of a kanji character that was originally based on the character's pronunciation in Chinese, contrasted with kun.
    "Most kanji have two kinds of reading, called "on" and "kun"."
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Anagrams of ON

no2

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About the word ON

Is "ON" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "ON" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "ON" worth?

In Scrabble, "ON" is worth 2 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 3 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 6.

What does "ON" mean?

To switch on

What are the anagrams of "ON"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ON: NO.