PAUSE
/pɔːz/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of PAUSE
noun
- A button whose functions are pausing and resuming something, such as a DVD player, a video game or a computer.
noun
- A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
- A short time for relaxing and doing something else.
verb
- To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
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To interrupt an activity and wait.
"When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."
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About the word PAUSE
Is "PAUSE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PAUSE" 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 "PAUSE" worth?
In Scrabble, "PAUSE" 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 "PAUSE" mean?
A button whose functions are pausing and resuming something, such as a DVD player, a video game or a computer.
Does "PAUSE" have any anagrams?
No, "PAUSE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.