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POISES

6 letters · 2 syllables

P 3/4
O 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of POISES

POISES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 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
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is POISES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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

Letter Values for POISES

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

Letter poises Total
Scrabble 311111 8
WWF 411111 9

Anagrams of POISES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use POISES in Word Games

POISES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, POISES 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 POISES to find 60 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POISES

What does POISES mean?
POISES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is POISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POISES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POISES worth in Scrabble?
POISES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POISES?
You can make 60 words from the letters in POISES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of POISES?
The anagrams of POISES (words using the exact same letters) are: POSIES, POSSIE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.