How many points is WOUND worth in Scrabble?

WOUND is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WOUND?

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

Can you add a letter to WOUND?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWOUND, WOUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WOUND

9 pts

WOUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. WOUND is a verb form of wind. WIND means "to pass around an object or fixed center".

Meaning & examples

/wuːnd/

Pronunciation: /wund/

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noun

An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
Example: It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.
An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.

Synonyms: injury, lesion, insult, slight, slur

verb

To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
Example: The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.
To hurt (a person's feelings).
Example: The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.

verb

To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
Example: The boxer was winded during round two.
To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.

verb

To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
Example: to wind thread on a spool or into a ball
To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.
Example: Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock.
To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WOUND is a verb form of wind. WIND means "to pass around an object or fixed center".

In a sentence: "They wound."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WIND8 pts

Related words

WOUNDINGLY18 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before WOUND. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SWOUND10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after WOUND. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

WOUNDS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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WOUND Scrabble FAQ

Is WOUND a Scrabble word?: WOUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does WOUND mean?: WOUND is a verb form of wind. WIND means "to pass around an object or fixed center".
How do you use WOUND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They wound."
How many points is WOUND worth in Scrabble?: WOUND is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WOUND?: WOUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WOUND?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWOUND, WOUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.