ONE
/wan/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, numeral, pronoun
Definition of ONE
The digit or figure 1.
The neutral element with respect to multiplication in a ring.
A one-dollar bill.
To cause to become one; to gather into a single whole; to unite.
Of a period of time, being particular.
"One day the prince set forth to kill the dragon that had brought terror to his father’s kingdom for centuries."
Being a single, unspecified thing; a; any.
"My aunt used to say, "One day is just like the other.""
Sole, only.
"He is the one man who can help you."
The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number.
"In many cultures, a baby turns one year old a year after its birth."
Examples of ONE in a Sentence
- "One day the prince set forth to kill the dragon that had brought terror to his father’s kingdom for centuries."
- "My aunt used to say, "One day is just like the other.""
- "He is the one man who can help you."
- "In many cultures, a baby turns one year old a year after its birth."
Word Details
Is ONE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ONE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ONE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ONE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ONE
6 words from the letters in ONE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ONE in Word Games
ONE is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ONE is only 3 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 ONE to find 6 additional valid words.