Is POUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POUND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does POUND mean?
- noun
16 ounces avoirdupois
“he got a hernia when he tried to lift 100 pounds”
- verb
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
“the salesman pounded the door knocker”
- verb
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
“ram the gate with a sledgehammer”
- noun
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
P (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for POUND
Single letters that turn POUND into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from POUND
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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