Definition of POW
A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
A formal election.
"The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria."
A polling place (usually as plural, polling places)
"The polls close at 8 p.m."
A pet parrot.
(Cambridge University) One who does not try for honors at university, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.
The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
Examples of POW in a Sentence
- "The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria."
- "The polls close at 8 p.m."
- "Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."
Word Details
Is POW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like POW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for POW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POW
5 words from the letters in POW
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use POW in Word Games
POW is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: POW is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POW to find 5 additional valid words.