POUND
/paʊnd/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of POUND
noun
- A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
- A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.
noun
- A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter.
- A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound.
verb
- To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
noun
- A hard blow.
verb
- To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
- To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
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About the word POUND
Is "POUND" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "POUND" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "POUND" worth?
In Scrabble, "POUND" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "POUND" mean?
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
Does "POUND" have any anagrams?
No, "POUND" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.