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POUNDS

/paʊndz/

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

P 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2
S 1/1

Definition of POUNDS

noun

A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.

noun

A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.

noun

The symbol # (octothorpe, hash)

noun

A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter.

noun

A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound.

noun

A section of a canal between two adjacent locks.

verb

To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.

noun

A hard blow.

Synonyms of POUNDS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of POUNDS in a Sentence

  • "You really pounded that beer!"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is POUNDS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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

Letter Values for POUNDS

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

Letter pounds Total
Scrabble 311121 9
WWF 412221 12

How to Use POUNDS in Word Games

POUNDS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, POUNDS 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 POUNDS to find 83 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POUNDS

What does POUNDS mean?
POUNDS is a noun. A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
Is POUNDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POUNDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POUNDS worth in Scrabble?
POUNDS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from POUNDS?
You can make 83 words from the letters in POUNDS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of POUNDS?
Synonyms of POUNDS include: GBP, nicker, pound sterling, quid, £, hash. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.