OUNCE
/aʊns/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of OUNCE
noun
- An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.
- A troy ounce, weighing 1/12 of a troy pound, or 480 grains, or 31.1035 grams.
noun
- A large wild feline, such as a lynx or cougar.
- Now specifically, the snow leopard, Uncia uncia.
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About the word OUNCE
Is "OUNCE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "OUNCE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "OUNCE" worth?
In Scrabble, "OUNCE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "OUNCE" mean?
An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.
Does "OUNCE" have any anagrams?
No, "OUNCE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.