AROUND
/əˈɹaʊnd/
6 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb, preposition
Definition of AROUND
(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.
"Is Clare around today?"
(with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.
""How is old Bob? I heard that his health is failing." "Oh, he's still around. He's feeling better now.""
So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
"High above, vultures circled around."
So as to surround or be near.
"Everybody please gather around."
Nearly; approximately; about.
"An adult elephant weighs around five tons."
Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.
"I planted a row of lilies around the statue."
(of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.
"There has been a lot of controversy around the handling of personal information."
Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
"She went around the track fifty times."
Examples of AROUND in a Sentence
- "Is Clare around today?"
- ""How is old Bob? I heard that his health is failing." "Oh, he's still around. He's feeling better now.""
- "High above, vultures circled around."
- "Everybody please gather around."
Word Details
Is AROUND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AROUND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AROUND uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AROUND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | o | u | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AROUND
67 words from the letters in AROUND
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use AROUND in Word Games
AROUND is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, AROUND is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AROUND to find 67 additional valid words.