SOUND
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is SOUND a Scrabble word?
Yes. SOUND is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 6 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
utter with vibrating vocal chords
- the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music"
- the subjective sensation of hearing something; "he strained to hear the faint sounds"
- the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials"
- (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
- the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them"
- a large ocean inlet or deep bay; "the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast"
- a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
- mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium; "falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them"
- measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
- utter with vibrating vocal chords
- appear in a certain way; "This sounds interesting"
- give off a certain sound or sounds; "This record sounds scratchy"
Synonyms
auditory sensation, audio, phone, speech sound, strait, fathom, voice, vocalize, vocalise, go, heavy, profound, wakeless, good, healthy, intelligent
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
SOUND scores 6 points before board multipliers.
- S = 1
- O = 1
- U = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
Letter counts: D×1, N×1, O×1, S×1, U×1
Anagrams of SOUND
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
SOUND is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with S, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "SOUND — utter with vibrating vocal chords" (6 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
SOUND 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 SOUND a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SOUND (noun): the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music". Additional senses: the subjective sensation of hearing something; "he strained to hear the faint sounds"; the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials"; (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language.
In standard Scrabble scoring, SOUND totals 6 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. SOUND 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.
SOUND is 5 letters long, begins with S, ends with D, and sorts to the alphagram DNOSU. There are 2 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 19 tracked 5-letter entries, SOUND ranks by raw score (6 points). Anagram alternatives include NODUS, OUNDS — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SOUND carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or D are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with D to rehearse parallel sets.
SOUND is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with S, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like SOUND frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SOUND contains D, N, O, S, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s???d to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SOUND include ND, OU, SO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, O, U, N, D. 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 sound directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 6 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 SOUND as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SOUND — utter with vibrating vocal chords" (6 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 SOUND a valid Scrabble word?
- SOUND is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 6 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 SOUND worth in Scrabble?
- SOUND is worth 6 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: utter with vibrating vocal chords. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does SOUND mean?
- SOUND (noun): the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music". Additional senses: the subjective sensation of hearing something; "he strained to hear the faint sounds"; the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials"; (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of SOUND?
- SOUND scores 6 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does SOUND have anagrams?
- Yes. SOUND has 2 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in SOUND?
- SOUND has 5 letters, starts with S, ends with D, and uses the alphagram DNOSU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find SOUND?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match SOUND. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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