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POGEY

/ˈpəʊɡi/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4
O 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of POGEY

noun

A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.

noun

(often with the) Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.

Synonyms of POGEY

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Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is POGEY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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

Letter Values for POGEY

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

Letter pogey Total
Scrabble 31214 11
WWF 41313 12

How to Use POGEY in Word Games

POGEY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, POGEY 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 POGEY to find 25 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POGEY

What does POGEY mean?
POGEY is a noun. A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
Is POGEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POGEY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POGEY worth in Scrabble?
POGEY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POGEY?
You can make 25 words from the letters in POGEY. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of POGEY?
Synonyms of POGEY include: EI, employment insurance, UI, unemployment insurance, dole, pancrack. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.