01 Word definition

pointer

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is POINTER a word?

Yes. POINTER is a 7-letter noun. a mark to indicate a direction or relation Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell POINTER?

P-O-I-N-T-E-R

POINTER contains 7 letters, begins with P, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a mark to indicate a direction or relation

2noun

  1. an indicator as on a dial

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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends11points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is POINTER spelled?

P1O2I3N4T5E6R7
Starts withPOIFirst 3 letters
Ends withTERLast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About POINTER.

How do you spell POINTER?

POINTER is spelled P-O-I-N-T-E-R. It contains 7 letters.