Powder

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters

Definition of Powder

noun

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

verb

To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
"to powder one's hair"
To use powder on the hair or skin.
To turn into powder; to become powdery.
To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

noun

A very pale blue colour.

noun

Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing
"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."

Anagrams of Powder

No exact anagrams found for "powder". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "powder" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

comminute grind pound pulverize triturate pow powder

Letter Values

p3

o1

w4

d2

e1

r1

Total: 12 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Powder

abandoner abaser abater abetter abhorrer abider abjurer abler abolisher aborter abrader abridger

Related 6-Letter Words

pablum pacers pachas pacier pacify pacing packed packer packet packly padauk padded padder paddle padles

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 "Powder"

Powder is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Powder" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "powder" is a medium-scoring word.