award
VERBNOUN
/ə'wɔrd/
5 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
award is a valid 5-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1W4A1R1D2
1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
MEANING
What does award mean?
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Give, especially as an honor or reward.
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2
Give as judged due or on the basis of merit.
“the referee awarded a free kick to the team”
“the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff”
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NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery.
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2
A grant made by a law court.
“he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”
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3
A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
“an award for bravery”
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