POLICE
[pəˈliːs]
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of POLICE
A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.
"Call the police!"
A police officer.
People who seek to enforce norms or standards.
"thought police"
To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
"Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game."
To clean up an area.
To enforce norms or standards upon.
"to police a person's identity"
Examples of POLICE in a Sentence
- "Call the police!"
- "thought police"
- "Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game."
- "to police a person's identity"
Word Details
Is POLICE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POLICE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: POLICE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for POLICE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | l | i | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POLICE
52 words from the letters in POLICE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use POLICE in Word Games
POLICE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, POLICE 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 POLICE to find 52 additional valid words.