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COMPOUND

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

C 3/4
O 1/1
M 3/4
P 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of COMPOUND

noun

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

noun

A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices

noun

Anything made by combining several things.

noun

A substance made from any combination elements.

noun

A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.

verb

To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

"to compound a medicine"

verb

To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.

verb

To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.

Synonyms of COMPOUND

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of COMPOUND

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of COMPOUND in a Sentence

  • "to compound a medicine"
  • "a compound word"
  • "compound addition; compound proportion"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
20
points

Is COMPOUND a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: COMPOUND uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COMPOUND

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter compound Total
Scrabble 31331112 15
WWF 41441222 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPOUND

92 words from the letters in COMPOUND

How to Use COMPOUND in Word Games

COMPOUND is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COMPOUND to find 92 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COMPOUND

What does COMPOUND mean?
COMPOUND is a noun. An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
Is COMPOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPOUND is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMPOUND worth in Scrabble?
COMPOUND is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMPOUND?
You can make 92 words from the letters in COMPOUND. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COMPOUND?
Synonyms of COMPOUND include: gaol, jail, pen, pound, prison, amalgam. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.