Word Unscrambler Logo unscramble.

HOUNDS

/haʊndz/

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

H 4/3
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2
S 1/1
Unscramble HOUNDS Find Scrabble words

Definition of HOUNDS

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 HOUNDS in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is HOUNDS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: HOUNDS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HOUNDS

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

Letter hounds Total
Scrabble 411121 10
WWF 312221 11

Anagrams of HOUNDS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

unshod 10/11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOUNDS

73 words from the letters in HOUNDS

6-letter words

unshod 10/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

hound 9/10 USUKWWF nodus 6/8 USUKWWF sound 6/8 USUKWWF udons 6/8 UK unsod 6/8 UK

4-letter words

hond 8/8 UK dohs 8/7 UK dosh 8/7 UK hods 8/7 USUKWWF shod 8/7 USUKWWF hons 7/7 USUKWWF nosh 7/7 USUKWWF huns 7/8 USUKWWF shun 7/8 USUKWWF huso 7/7 UK dons 5/6 USUKWWF nods 5/6 USUKWWF snod 5/6 UK udon 5/7 UK undo 5/7 USUKWWF duns 5/7 USUKWWF duos 5/6 USUKWWF ouds 5/6 USUKWWF udos 5/6 USUKWWF nous 4/6 USUKWWF onus 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

doh 7/6 UK hod 7/6 USUKWWF duh 7/7 UK hon 6/6 USWWF noh 6/6 USUKWWF hos 6/5 UK ohs 6/5 USUKWWF soh 6/5 UK hun 6/7 USUKWWF don 4/5 USUKWWF nod 4/5 USUKWWF dos 4/4 USUKWWF dso 4/4 UK ods 4/4 USUKWWF sod 4/4 USUKWWF dun 4/6 USUKWWF duo 4/5 USUKWWF oud 4/5 USUKWWF udo 4/5 USUKWWF sud 4/5 UK uds 4/5 UK nos 3/4 USWWF ons 3/4 USUKWWF son 3/4 USUKWWF nus 3/5 USUKWWF sun 3/5 USUKWWF uns 3/5 USUKWWF ous 3/4 UK sou 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ho 5/4 USUKWWF oh 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF uh 5/5 USUKWWF do 3/3 USUKWWF od 3/3 USUKWWF ds 3/3 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF nu 2/4 USUKWWF un 2/4 USUKWWF ou 2/3 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use HOUNDS in Word Games

HOUNDS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HOUNDS 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 HOUNDS to find 73 additional valid words.

Related Words & Tools

Unscramble HOUNDS Scrabble Word Finder Anagram Solver Words With Friends All 6-letter words Words starting with H Words ending in -DS 6-letter words starting with H

Frequently Asked Questions About HOUNDS

What does HOUNDS mean?
HOUNDS is a noun. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
Is HOUNDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOUNDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOUNDS worth in Scrabble?
HOUNDS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HOUNDS?
You can make 73 words from the letters in HOUNDS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of HOUNDS?
The anagrams of HOUNDS (words using the exact same letters) are: UNSHOD. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.