p-o-i-n-t
POINT has many meanings: a sharp tip, a specific location, a purpose, or a unit of scoring. Ironically, in Scrabble, POINT earns you 7 points!
7
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
POINT is one of the most versatile words in English, with over 20 different meanings. From the sharp end of an object to a moment in time, from a purpose to a geographic location, POINT appears in countless contexts.
POINT comes from Old French "point" (dot, mark, place), from Latin "punctum" (a prick, puncture), past participle of "pungere" (to prick, pierce). The same Latin root gives us puncture, punctual, and pungent.
Basketball
2 or 3 points per basket
Tennis
15, 30, 40, game points
Darts
1-20 points per segment
Cardinal Points
N, S, E, W compass directions
Point Reyes
California headland
Decimal Point
Separates whole from fraction
•The phrase "point blank" comes from archery - the white (blanc) center point of a target
•POINT appears in over 100 common English phrases: "point of view," "turning point," "point taken"
•In typography, a point is 1/72 of an inch - that's why we have 12-point fonts!
"I scored points by playing POINT - the irony wasn't lost on anyone at the table!"
"POINT cleared my rack nicely - that P is always tricky to play efficiently."
In context: "She made a good point about the need for better documentation."
Word game tip: "POINT + S = POINTS for an easy 6-letter extension!"
Similar length and difficulty words
Total base points: 7 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 3
POINT helps clear the sometimes-difficult P while using only common tiles. Perfect for maintaining rack balance.
Common Word Advantage
POINT is familiar to all players, making it less likely to be challenged. Use this confidence to play it in tight spots.
Extension Paradise
POINT → POINTS, POINTY, POINTED, POINTER, POINTING. Multiple extension paths keep future options open.
Front Hook Potential
APOINT is valid! This rare front hook can catch opponents off guard for big scores.
POINT has one valid anagram in Scrabble:
PITON
A metal spike used in mountain climbing
7 points
Shorter words from POINT letters:
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