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ONION

5 letters · 2 syllables

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

Definition of ONION

ONION is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is ONION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: ONION uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ONION

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

Letter onion Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 12112 7

How to Use ONION in Word Games

ONION is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ONION 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 ONION to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ONION

What does ONION mean?
ONION is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is ONION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ONION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ONION worth in Scrabble?
ONION is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ONION?
You can make 12 words from the letters in ONION. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.