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SAW

/sɔː/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection

S 1/1
A 1/1
W 4/4

Definition of SAW

noun

A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal

noun

A musical saw.

noun

A sawtooth wave.

verb

To cut (something) with a saw.

"They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;"

verb

To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw.

"The fiddler sawed away at his instrument."

verb

To be cut with a saw.

"The timber saws smoothly."

noun

Something spoken; speech, discourse.

noun

A saying or proverb.

"old saw"

Synonyms of SAW

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SAW in a Sentence

  • "They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;"
  • "The fiddler sawed away at his instrument."
  • "The timber saws smoothly."
  • "old saw"

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
6
points

Is SAW a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like SAW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for SAW

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

Letter saw Total
Scrabble 114 6
WWF 114 6

Anagrams of SAW

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAW

5 words from the letters in SAW

How to Use SAW in Word Games

SAW is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: SAW 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 SAW to find 5 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SAW

What does SAW mean?
SAW is a noun. A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal
Is SAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SAW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SAW worth in Scrabble?
SAW is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SAW?
You can make 5 words from the letters in SAW. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SAW?
Synonyms of SAW include: go out, behold, descry, espy, observe, view. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SAW?
The anagrams of SAW (words using the exact same letters) are: AWS, WAS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.