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COST

/ˈkɑst/

4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun

C 3/4
O 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of COST

verb

To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.

"It will cost you a lot of money to take a trip around the world."

verb

To cause something to be lost; to cause the expenditure or relinquishment of.

"Trying to rescue the man from the burning building cost them their lives."

verb

To require to be borne or suffered; to cause.

noun

Amount of money, time, etc. that is required or used.

"The average cost of a new house is twice as much as it was 20 years ago."

noun

A negative consequence or loss that occurs or is required to occur.

"Spending all your time working may earn you a lot of money at the cost of your health."

noun

Manner; way; means; available course; contrivance.

noun

Quality; condition; property; value; worth; a wont or habit; disposition; nature; kind; characteristic.

noun

A rib; a side.

Examples of COST in a Sentence

  • "It will cost you a lot of money to take a trip around the world."
  • "Trying to rescue the man from the burning building cost them their lives."
  • "The average cost of a new house is twice as much as it was 20 years ago."
  • "Spending all your time working may earn you a lot of money at the cost of your health."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is COST a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like COST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for COST

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

Letter cost Total
Scrabble 3111 6
WWF 4111 7

Anagrams of COST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COST

11 words from the letters in COST

How to Use COST in Word Games

COST is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: COST is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COST to find 11 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COST

What does COST mean?
COST is a verb. To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.
Is COST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COST worth in Scrabble?
COST is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from COST?
You can make 11 words from the letters in COST. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of COST?
The anagrams of COST (words using the exact same letters) are: COTS, SCOT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.