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PORT

/pɔːt/

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

P 3
O 1
R 1
T 1

Meaning of PORT

noun
  1. A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
  2. A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
verb
  1. To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
    "Port your helm!"
adjective
  1. Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
    "on the port side"
noun
  1. An entryway or gate.
  2. An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
noun
  1. Something used to carry a thing, especially a frame for wicks in candle-making.
  2. The manner in which a person carries himself; bearing; deportment; carriage. See also portance.
verb
  1. To carry, bear, or transport. See porter.
  2. To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
    "Port arms!"
noun
  1. A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
noun
  1. A suitcase or schoolbag.
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Anagrams of PORT

trop6

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About the word PORT

Is "PORT" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PORT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PORT" worth?

In Scrabble, "PORT" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "PORT" mean?

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

What are the anagrams of "PORT"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as PORT: TROP.