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.

SCRABBLE 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.

SYNONYMS
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”

SYNONYMS
BROADER
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1

Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
2

A grant made by a law court.

“he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”

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NARROWER
3

A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.

“an award for bravery”

BROADER