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POINT

/pɔɪnt/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

P 3/4
O 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of POINT

noun

A discrete division of something.

noun

A sharp extremity.

noun

One of the several different parts of the escutcheon.

verb

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"It's rude to point at other people."

verb

To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.

"The arrow of a compass points north"

verb

To face in a particular direction.

verb

To appoint.

Synonyms of POINT

Words with similar meaning

Examples of POINT in a Sentence

  • "It's rude to point at other people."
  • "The arrow of a compass points north"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is POINT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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

Letter Values for POINT

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

Letter point Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41121 9

Anagrams of POINT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use POINT in Word Games

POINT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, POINT 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 POINT to find 34 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POINT

What does POINT mean?
POINT is a noun. A discrete division of something.
Is POINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POINT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POINT worth in Scrabble?
POINT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from POINT?
You can make 34 words from the letters in POINT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of POINT?
Synonyms of POINT include: decimal point, spot, ord, location, place, position. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of POINT?
The anagrams of POINT (words using the exact same letters) are: PINOT, PINTO, PITON, POTIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.