What does POINT mean?
- Pronunciation
- /pɔɪnt/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Words With Friends score
- 9
- How common
- Very common
Meaning
noun
- a geometric element that has position but no extension“a point is defined by its coordinates”
- the precise location of something; a spatially limited location“she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street”
- a brief version of the essential meaning of something“get to the point”
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole“several of the details are similar”
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process“a remarkable degree of frankness”
- an instant of time“at that point I had to leave”
- the object of an activity“what is the point of discussing it?”
- a V shape“the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
points8pointes9pointing11
Anagrams of POINT
pinto7pinot7piton7
Words inside POINT
25 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is POINT a valid word in word games?
POINT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is POINT worth?
POINT is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from POINT?
25 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.