Known
/nəʊn/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts5 letters
Definition of Known
verb
- To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
"He knew something terrible was going to happen."
- To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
"Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."
- To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
"I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father."
- To experience.
"Their relationship knew ups and downs."
- To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.
"I wouldn't know one from the other."
noun
adjective
- Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.
"He was a known pickpocket."
- Accepted, familiar, researched.
Anagrams of Known
No exact anagrams found for "known". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
k5
n1
o1
w4
n1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Known"
Known is a 5-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Known" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "known" is a medium-scoring word.