How many points is COMPOUND worth in Scrabble?

COMPOUND is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPOUND?

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

Can you add a letter to COMPOUND?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPOUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COMPOUND

15 pts

COMPOUND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. COMPOUND means "(thing, esp chemical) made up of two or more combined parts or elements".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

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noun

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices

Synonyms: gaol, jail, pen, pound, prison

noun

Anything made by combining several things.
A substance made from any combination elements.
A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.

Synonyms: amalgam, blend, combination, composite, mix, mixture, compound word

verb

To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.
Example: to compound a medicine
To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.
To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.

Synonyms: settle, augment, increase, agree, form, make up, assemble, blend

adjective

Composed of elements; not simple
Example: a compound word
Dealing with numbers of various denominations of quantity, or with processes more complex than the simple process
Example: compound addition; compound proportion
An octave higher than originally (i.e. a compound major second is equivalent to a major ninth).

Synonyms: composite

Antonyms: simple

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(thing, esp chemical) made up of two or more combined parts or elements

In a sentence: "It is compound."

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in COMPOUND, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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COMPOUND Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPOUND a Scrabble word?: COMPOUND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does COMPOUND mean?: (thing, esp chemical) made up of two or more combined parts or elements
How do you use COMPOUND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is compound."
How many points is COMPOUND worth in Scrabble?: COMPOUND is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPOUND?: COMPOUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMPOUND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPOUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.