Word: WON
โ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 O 1 N 1
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /wหษn/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 7 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
Definition of WON
verb
- To conquer, defeat.
- To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
- To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
verb
- To live, remain.
- To be accustomed to do something.
noun
- The currency of Korea, worth 100 jun in North Korea and 100 jeon in South Korea.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "won" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "won", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WON a valid Scrabble word? โผ
WON is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WON worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, WON is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 7 points.
How many syllables are in WON? โผ
There is 1 syllable in WON.
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WON:
- # the won effect
- # master of won
- # playing with won
- # in terms of won
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of WON:
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