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POSTERN

/ˈpɒst(ə)n/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

P 3/4
O 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of POSTERN

noun

A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance.

noun

By extension, a separate or hidden way in or out of a place, situation etc.

noun

A subterranean passage communicating between the parade and the main ditch, or between the ditches and the interior of the outworks.

adjective

Situated at the rear; posterior.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is POSTERN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of POSTERN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for POSTERN

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

Letter postern Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4111112 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSTERN

100 words from the letters in POSTERN

How to Use POSTERN in Word Games

POSTERN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since POSTERN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

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Frequently Asked Questions About POSTERN

What does POSTERN mean?
POSTERN is a noun. A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance.
Is POSTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POSTERN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POSTERN worth in Scrabble?
POSTERN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POSTERN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in POSTERN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.