HOUND
/haʊnd/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HOUND
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
Any canine animal.
(by extension) Someone who seeks something.
To persistently harass.
"He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."
To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
(in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
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
Is HOUND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOUND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | o | u | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOUND
25 words from the letters in HOUND
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.