WOUND
/wuːnd/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of WOUND
noun
- An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
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A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
"It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult."
verb
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To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
"The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued."
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To hurt (a person's feelings).
"The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival."
verb
- To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
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To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
"The boxer was winded during round two."
verb
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To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"
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To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.
"Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."
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About the word WOUND
Is "WOUND" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WOUND" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WOUND" worth?
In Scrabble, "WOUND" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "WOUND" mean?
An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
Does "WOUND" have any anagrams?
No, "WOUND" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.