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POISED

/pɔɪzd/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

P 3/4
O 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2
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Definition of POISED

verb

To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

verb

To counterpoise; to counterbalance.

verb

To be of a given weight; to weigh.

adjective

Possessing poise, having self-confidence.

adjective

Ready, prepared.

"He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc."

adjective

Balanced, in position, equilibrium

Examples of POISED in a Sentence

  • "He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is POISED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: POISED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for POISED

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

Letter poised Total
Scrabble 311112 9
WWF 411112 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POISED

83 words from the letters in POISED

5-letter words

siped 8/9 USUKWWF spied 8/9 USUKWWF dopes 8/9 USUKWWF posed 8/9 USUKWWF spode 8/9 USUKWWF dipso 8/9 USUKWWF poise 7/8 USUKWWF eidos 6/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

pied 7/8 USUKWWF dope 7/8 USUKWWF oped 7/8 USUKWWF peds 7/8 USUKWWF sped 7/8 USUKWWF dips 7/8 USUKWWF psid 7/8 UK dops 7/8 UK pods 7/8 USUKWWF spod 7/8 UK pies 6/7 USUKWWF sipe 6/7 USUKWWF epos 6/7 USUKWWF opes 6/7 USUKWWF peso 6/7 USUKWWF pose 6/7 USUKWWF piso 6/7 USUKWWF pois 6/7 USUKWWF dies 5/5 USUKWWF ides 5/5 USUKWWF side 5/5 USUKWWF does 5/5 USUKWWF dose 5/5 USUKWWF odes 5/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ped 6/7 USWWF dip 6/7 USUKWWF dop 6/7 UK pod 6/7 USUKWWF pie 5/6 USUKWWF ope 5/6 USUKWWF poe 5/6 UK poi 5/6 USUKWWF pes 5/6 USUKWWF pis 5/6 USUKWWF psi 5/6 USWWF sip 5/6 USUKWWF ops 5/6 USUKWWF sop 5/6 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK doe 4/4 USUKWWF ode 4/4 USUKWWF sed 4/4 UK dis 4/4 USUKWWF ids 4/4 USUKWWF dos 4/4 USUKWWF dso 4/4 UK ods 4/4 USUKWWF sod 4/4 USUKWWF sei 3/3 USUKWWF oes 3/3 USUKWWF ose 3/3 USUKWWF soe 3/3 UK ios 3/3 UK ois 3/3 UK

2-letter words

pe 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF op 4/5 USWWF po 4/5 UK ps 4/5 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF do 3/3 USUKWWF od 3/3 USUKWWF ds 3/3 UK oe 2/2 USWWF io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use POISED in Word Games

POISED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, POISED 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 POISED to find 83 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About POISED

What does POISED mean?
POISED is a verb. To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
Is POISED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POISED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POISED worth in Scrabble?
POISED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POISED?
You can make 83 words from the letters in POISED. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.