WONDER
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is WONDER a Scrabble word?
Yes. WONDER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 10 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 state in which you want to learn more about something
- a state in which you want to learn more about something
- something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science"
- the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
- have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
- be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"
Synonyms
curiosity, marvel, wonderment, admiration, inquire, enquire, question
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
WONDER scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- W = 4
- O = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
- E = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: D×1, E×1, N×1, O×1, R×1, W×1
Anagrams of WONDER
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
WONDER is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with W, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "WONDER — a state in which you want to learn more about something" (10 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
WONDER 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 WONDER a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
WONDER (noun): a state in which you want to learn more about something. Additional senses: something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science"; the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising; have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church".
In standard Scrabble scoring, WONDER totals 10 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. WONDER 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.
WONDER is 6 letters long, begins with W, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram DENORW. There are 3 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 20 tracked 6-letter entries, WONDER ranks by raw score (10 points). Anagram alternatives include DOWNER, NOWDER, WORDEN — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, WONDER carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on W or R are common study angles; browse words starting with W and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
WONDER is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with W, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like WONDER frequently cross shorter words; knowing that WONDER contains D, E, N, O, R, W helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as w????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside WONDER include DE, ND, WO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: W, O, N, D, E, R. 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 wonder directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 10 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 WONDER as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "WONDER — a state in which you want to learn more about something" (10 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 WONDER a valid Scrabble word?
- WONDER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 10 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 WONDER worth in Scrabble?
- WONDER is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a state in which you want to learn more about something. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does WONDER mean?
- WONDER (noun): a state in which you want to learn more about something. Additional senses: something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science"; the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising; have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of WONDER?
- WONDER scores 10 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does WONDER have anagrams?
- Yes. WONDER has 3 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in WONDER?
- WONDER has 6 letters, starts with W, ends with R, and uses the alphagram DENORW (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find WONDER?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match WONDER. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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