IRON
/ˈaɪən/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of IRON
A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.
A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.
"wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron"
To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.
To furnish or arm with iron.
"to iron a wagon"
Made of the metal iron.
Strong (as of will), inflexible.
"He held on with an iron grip."
Synonyms of IRON
Words with similar meaning
Examples of IRON in a Sentence
- "wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron"
- "to iron a wagon"
- "He held on with an iron grip."
Word Details
Is IRON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IRON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like IRON are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for IRON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | r | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Anagrams of IRON
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IRON
13 words from the letters in IRON
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use IRON in Word Games
IRON is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: IRON 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 IRON to find 13 additional valid words.