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IRON

/ˈaɪən/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

I 1/1
R 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of IRON

noun

A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.

noun

A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

noun

Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.

"wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron"

verb

To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

verb

To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

verb

To furnish or arm with iron.

"to iron a wagon"

adjective

Made of the metal iron.

adjective

Strong (as of will), inflexible.

"He held on with an iron grip."

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

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
5
points

Is IRON a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

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 iron Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 1112 5

Anagrams of IRON

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About IRON

What does IRON mean?
IRON is a noun. A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.
Is IRON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IRON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is IRON worth in Scrabble?
IRON is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from IRON?
You can make 13 words from the letters in IRON. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of IRON?
Synonyms of IRON include: poof, queer, ferrum, shackles, energy, force. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of IRON?
The anagrams of IRON (words using the exact same letters) are: INRO, NOIR, NORI, ROIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.