Pounces
/ˈpaʊnsɪz/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Pounces
verb
- To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
"She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself."
- To attack suddenly by leaping.
"I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere."
- To eagerly seize an opportunity.
"I pounced on the chance to get promoted."
- To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.
- To stamp holes in; to perforate.
Anagrams of Pounces
No exact anagrams found for "pounces". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
o1
u1
n1
c3
e1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pounces
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 "Pounces"
Pounces is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pounces" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pounces" is a medium-scoring word.