PO
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is PO a Scrabble word?
Yes. PO is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (2 letters, 4 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea
- an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States
- a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea
- a noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to sergeant in the Army
- a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor
Synonyms
united states post office, us post office, post office, po river, petty officer, p.o., polonium, atomic number 84
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
PO scores 4 points before board multipliers.
- P = 3
- O = 1
Letter counts: O×1, P×1
Anagrams of PO
Similar 2-letter words
Crossword relevance
PO is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with P, ends with O, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "PO — a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea" (4 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
PO is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is PO a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
PO (noun): an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States. Additional senses: a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea; a noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to sergeant in the Army; a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor.
In standard Scrabble scoring, PO totals 4 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. PO relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
PO is 2 letters long, begins with P, ends with O, and sorts to the alphagram OP. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 1 consonant.
Among 18 tracked 2-letter entries, PO ranks by raw score (4 points). Anagram alternatives include OP — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include XX, FZ, HQ, QH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, PO carries 1 vowel and 1 consonant. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on P or O are common study angles; browse words starting with P and words ending with O to rehearse parallel sets.
PO is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with P, ends with O, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 2-letter entries like PO frequently cross shorter words; knowing that PO contains O, P helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as po to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside PO include PO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: P, O. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble po directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 4 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat PO as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "PO — a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea" (4 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is PO a valid Scrabble word?
- PO is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (2 letters, 4 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is PO worth in Scrabble?
- PO is worth 4 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does PO mean?
- PO (noun): an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States. Additional senses: a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea; a noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to sergeant in the Army; a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of PO?
- PO scores 4 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 2-letter words.
- Does PO have anagrams?
- Yes. PO has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in PO?
- PO has 2 letters, starts with P, ends with O, and uses the alphagram OP (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find PO?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 2-letter results or "contains" patterns that match PO. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.