POUNDS
/paʊndz/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of POUNDS
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.
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.
The symbol # (octothorpe, hash)
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter.
A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound.
A section of a canal between two adjacent locks.
To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
A hard blow.
Examples of POUNDS in a Sentence
- "You really pounded that beer!"
Word Details
Is POUNDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POUNDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | o | u | n | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POUNDS
83 words from the letters in POUNDS
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4-letter words
3-letter words
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.