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AROUND

/əˈɹaʊnd/

6 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb, preposition

A 1/1
R 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of AROUND

adjective

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

adjective

(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.""

adverb

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.

"High above, vultures circled around."

adverb

So as to surround or be near.

"Everybody please gather around."

adverb

Nearly; approximately; about.

"An adult elephant weighs around five tons."

preposition

Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.

"I planted a row of lilies around the statue."

preposition

(of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.

"There has been a lot of controversy around the handling of personal information."

preposition

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

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is AROUND a Scrabble Word?

Yes, AROUND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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 around Total
Scrabble 111112 7
WWF 111222 9

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About AROUND

What does AROUND mean?
AROUND is a adjective. (with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.
Is AROUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AROUND is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AROUND worth in Scrabble?
AROUND is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from AROUND?
You can make 67 words from the letters in AROUND. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.