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HOUND

/haʊnd/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

H 4/3
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of HOUND

noun

A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

noun

Any canine animal.

noun

(by extension) Someone who seeks something.

verb

To persistently harass.

"He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."

verb

To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.

noun

(in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.

noun

A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

Examples of HOUND in a Sentence

  • "He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is HOUND a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: HOUND uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HOUND

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

Letter hound Total
Scrabble 41112 9
WWF 31222 10

How to Use HOUND in Word Games

HOUND is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HOUND 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 HOUND to find 25 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HOUND

What does HOUND mean?
HOUND is a noun. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
Is HOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOUND is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOUND worth in Scrabble?
HOUND is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HOUND?
You can make 25 words from the letters in HOUND. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.