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POUNCES

/ˈpaʊnsɪz/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

P 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
C 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of POUNCES

verb

To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.

"to pounce paper, or a pattern"

verb

To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.

"She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself."

verb

To attack suddenly by leaping.

"I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere."

verb

To eagerly seize an opportunity.

"I pounced on the chance to get promoted."

Synonyms of POUNCES

Words with similar meaning

attack strike bounce jump leap

Examples of POUNCES in a Sentence

  • "to pounce paper, or a pattern"
  • "She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself."
  • "I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere."
  • "I pounced on the chance to get promoted."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is POUNCES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of POUNCES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for POUNCES

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

Letter pounces Total
Scrabble 3111311 11
WWF 4122411 15

Anagrams of POUNCES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

uncopes 11/15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POUNCES

100 words from the letters in POUNCES

7-letter words

uncopes 11/15 UK

6-letter words

copens 10/13 USUKWWF ponces 10/13 USUKWWF pounce 10/14 USUKWWF uncope 10/14 UK punces 10/14 UK coupes 10/13 USUKWWF ounces 8/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

copen 9/12 USUKWWF ponce 9/12 USUKWWF copes 9/11 USUKWWF copse 9/11 USUKWWF scope 9/11 USUKWWF punce 9/13 UK coupe 9/12 USUKWWF puces 9/12 USUKWWF coups 9/12 USUKWWF scoup 9/12 UK cones 7/9 USUKWWF onces 7/9 UK scone 7/9 USUKWWF sonce 7/9 UK nopes 7/9 UK opens 7/9 USUKWWF peons 7/9 USUKWWF pones 7/9 USUKWWF ounce 7/10 USUKWWF unces 7/10 UK oecus 7/9 UK conus 7/10 USUKWWF oncus 7/10 UK uncos 7/10 USUKWWF noups 7/10 UK

4-letter words

cope 8/10 USUKWWF ceps 8/10 USUKWWF pecs 8/10 USUKWWF spec 8/10 USUKWWF cops 8/10 USUKWWF scop 8/10 USUKWWF puce 8/11 USUKWWF coup 8/11 USUKWWF cups 8/11 USUKWWF cusp 8/11 USUKWWF scup 8/11 USUKWWF cone 6/8 USUKWWF once 6/8 USUKWWF nope 6/8 USUKWWF open 6/8 USUKWWF peon 6/8 USUKWWF pone 6/8 USUKWWF cens 6/8 UK cose 6/7 UK seco 6/7 UK cons 6/8 USUKWWF neps 6/8 UK pens 6/8 USUKWWF epos 6/7 USUKWWF opes 6/7 USUKWWF peso 6/7 USUKWWF pose 6/7 USUKWWF pons 6/8 USUKWWF unce 6/9 UK unco 6/9 USUKWWF noup 6/9 UK upon 6/9 USUKWWF cues 6/8 USUKWWF ecus 6/8 USUKWWF spue 6/8 USUKWWF supe 6/8 USUKWWF puns 6/9 USUKWWF spun 6/9 USUKWWF opus 6/8 USUKWWF soup 6/8 USUKWWF eons 4/5 USUKWWF noes 4/5 USUKWWF nose 4/5 USUKWWF ones 4/5 USUKWWF sone 4/5 USUKWWF nous 4/6 USUKWWF onus 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cep 7/9 USUKWWF pec 7/9 USUKWWF cop 7/9 USUKWWF cup 7/10 USUKWWF con 5/7 USUKWWF nep 5/7 UK pen 5/7 USUKWWF ope 5/6 USUKWWF poe 5/6 UK esc 5/6 UK sec 5/6 USWWF cos 5/6 USWWF pes 5/6 USUKWWF ops 5/6 USUKWWF sop 5/6 USUKWWF cue 5/7 USUKWWF ecu 5/7 USUKWWF pun 5/8 USUKWWF upo 5/7 USUKWWF pus 5/7 USUKWWF

How to Use POUNCES in Word Games

POUNCES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since POUNCES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POUNCES to find 100 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About POUNCES

What does POUNCES mean?
POUNCES is a verb. To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.
Is POUNCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POUNCES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POUNCES worth in Scrabble?
POUNCES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POUNCES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in POUNCES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of POUNCES?
Synonyms of POUNCES include: attack, strike, bounce, jump, leap. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of POUNCES?
The anagrams of POUNCES (words using the exact same letters) are: UNCOPES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.