How many points is POUNDS worth in Scrabble?

POUNDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POUNDS?

POUNDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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POUNDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. POUNDS is a verb form of pound. POUND means "to strike heavily and repeatedly".

/paʊndz/

Pronunciation: /paʊndz/

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)

Synonyms: GBP, nicker, pound sterling, quid, £, hash, sharp, lb

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.

Synonyms: reach

Synonyms: pounding

Synonyms: pulverate, triturate, bolt, chug, down, drill, get up in, nail

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

POUNDS is a verb form of pound. POUND means "to strike heavily and repeatedly".

In a sentence: "They pounds."

Check the Scrabble meaning of POUNDS. It scores 9 points.

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Is POUNDS a Scrabble word?: POUNDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does POUNDS mean?: POUNDS is a verb form of pound. POUND means "to strike heavily and repeatedly".
How do you use POUNDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pounds."
How many points is POUNDS worth in Scrabble?: POUNDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POUNDS?: POUNDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).