1noun
16 ounces avoirdupois
“he got a hernia when he tried to lift 100 pounds”
01 Word definition
pound
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is POUND a word?
Yes. POUND is a 5-letter noun. 16 ounces avoirdupois Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-O-U-N-DHow do you spell POUND?
POUND contains 5 letters, begins with P, and ends with D.
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2noun
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗lbBritish poundBritish pound sterlingpound sterlingquid
02 Letter breakdown
How is POUND spelled?
P1O2U3N4D5
03 Word-game status
Can you play POUND?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About POUND.
How do you spell POUND?
POUND is spelled P-O-U-N-D. It contains 5 letters.