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PAWN

4 letters · 1 syllable

P 3/4
A 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2

Definition of PAWN

PAWN is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 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
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is PAWN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: Short words like PAWN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for PAWN

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

Letter pawn Total
Scrabble 3141 9
WWF 4142 11

How to Use PAWN in Word Games

PAWN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: PAWN 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 PAWN to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PAWN

What does PAWN mean?
PAWN is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PAWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PAWN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PAWN worth in Scrabble?
PAWN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from PAWN?
You can make 12 words from the letters in PAWN. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.