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POLICE

[pəˈliːs]

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1

Definition of POLICE

noun

A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

"Call the police!"

noun

A police officer.

noun

People who seek to enforce norms or standards.

"thought police"

verb

To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).

"Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game."

verb

To clean up an area.

verb

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

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is POLICE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 police Total
Scrabble 311131 10
WWF 412141 13

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About POLICE

What does POLICE mean?
POLICE is a noun. A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.
Is POLICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POLICE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POLICE worth in Scrabble?
POLICE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POLICE?
You can make 52 words from the letters in POLICE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.